Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following ordinance authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division to hire professional services (e.g. surveys, title work, appraisals, etc.) and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary for improvements to various locations throughout the City.
The City of Columbus Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for the Resurfacing program and associated ADA Curb Ramp improvements throughout the City. To expedite the right-of-way acquisition process, the following legislation establishes a contingency fund in the amount of $150,000.00 for the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire such parcels as they are identified.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $150,000.00 is available and appropriated within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so establishment of the necessary funds can proceed without delay, allowing for acquisition related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels.
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To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and expend those funds necessary to acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way in support of the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, freq...
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