Explanation
This is consent legislation with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a Streetscape enhancement project on US 62D (West Town Street) from approximately Civic Center Drive to South High Street. The purpose of this project is to provide pedestrian-friendly streetscape improvements by creating plaza/park areas and providing parking areas. Work will include constructing new pavement, curbs, street lights, signals with mast arms and minor drainage improvements.
(FRA-US62D-1.43 PID 79043)
Construction and Construction Engineering will be funded by ODOT up to a maximum amount of $3,000,000.00. The estimated Construction cost of this project is $3,061,990.00. The amount in excess of the ODOT funding will be provided by the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation.
Emergency action is requested in order for ODOT to proceed with the project schedule in 2006.
Since this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost of this project is $3,061,990.00. ODOT will fund Construction and Construction Engineering up to $3,000,000.00. The amount in excess of the ODOT funding, now estimated to be $61,990.00, will be funded by the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation. This legislation also authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for the US 62D (West Town Street) Streetscape Improvement Project for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
Body
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, the...
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