Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to give the Directors of the Department of Finance and Management and the Department of Public Service the authority to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio ("SWACO"). The MOU will outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the redevelopment of the Morse Road Eco Center. The authorizations to expend, and modifications (if necessary) to the current lease transfer agreement remain subject to authorization pursuant to the passage of appropriate legislation by Columbus City Council.
Under the MOU, subject to adoption of a future ordinance(s), the City will enter into a reimbursement agreement with SWACO to complete certain public improvements at this location. Public infrastructure improvements include, but are not limited to, a solid waste transfer station to be operated by SWACO, a Division of Refuse Collection station, a Division of Fleet Management vehicle repair facility, a truck washing facility and a diesel/unleaded gasoline fueling station. All structures housing vehicles will be equipped with safety features to accommodate CNG powered vehicles.
The City's agreement to provide financing is contingent upon authorization pursuant to the passage of appropriate legislation by Columbus City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: None associated with the MOU.
Title
To authorize the Directors of the Department of Finance and Management and the Department of Public Service to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio ("SWACO") in order to outline the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the redevelopment of the Morse Road Eco Center; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Morse Road Transfer Station (hereinafter "MRTS") was built as part of an integrated trash management system by the City, initially designed as a shredder station to process tra...
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