Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to modify the contract to perform three studies for the Transportation Division (Contract No. EL005571) with the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) by extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2007. The three studies entitled, Columbus Mean Streets (aka Walkable Streets - Measuring Pedestrian Safety), the Columbus Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan, and Protocols for Cooperative Traffic Studies. These studies are designed to promote livability and safety. Ordinance 1057-2005, passed by City Council on June 27, 2005 authorized the Public Service Director to execute agreements necessary for this contract.
Emergency action is requested to allow the contract services to continue without interruption.
Fiscal Impact: There are no additional funds are required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and extend an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for continued undertaking of three traffic studies through June 30, 2007; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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Whereas, the Public Service Department's contract with MORPC began on November 2, 2005 and
Whereas, the purpose of this contract is to develop three traffic studies; Columbus Mean Streets (aka Walkable Streets - Measuring Pedestrian Safety), the Columbus Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan, and Protocols for Cooperative Traffic Studies to promote a livability and safety; and
Whereas, Ordinance #1057-2005 passed by City Council on June 27, 2005, authorized the Public Service Director to execute the agreements necessary for this purpose; and
Whereas, the contract was to be completed on November 30, 2006; and
Whereas, insufficient time exists to complete the proposed studies within the existing time limitations; and
Whereas, an emergency exists because the work must continue uninterrupted; and
Whereas, this extension wi...
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