Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Following a traffic study completed in May 2012, Nationwide Children’s Hospital committed to provide funding to the Department of Public Service for a public improvement project, which includes the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Livingston Avenue and Wager Street, necessitated by an increase in pedestrian traffic volume between the newly expanded hospital campus and its Livingston Avenue Garage.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to accept funding from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has agreed to provide funding to the Department of Public Service through a lump sum payment of half the estimated cost of the project. The final amount of their contribution will be determined upon completion of the project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so as to allow the Department of Public Service to accept funds contributed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the immediate benefit to the City.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital; and to accept funds for public improvements, including the design and construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Livingston Avenue and Wager Street; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently undertook a significant expansion of its hospital campus; and
WHEREAS, a traffic signal warrant study demonstrated the need for an additional traffic signal at the intersection of Livingston Avenue and Wager Street and the Department of Public Service is requiring Nationwide Children’s Hospital to provide funding for public improvements; and
WHEREAS, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has agreed to make a monetary contribution toward public improvements; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with Nationwid...
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