City of Columbus - File #: 0186-2011

• File #: 0186-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/28/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 2/14/2011
• Final action: 2/16/2011
• Title: To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $310,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the payment of Utility Relocation expenses for various Utilies for the Parsons/Livingston Avenue Improvements project from the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; to amend the 2010 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of funds from the Build America Bonds Fund to the Fed-State Highway Engineering Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($310,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/16/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/15/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/14/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/4/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/4/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/3/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/3/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/3/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/2/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/1/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/1/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/1/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/28/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to expend up to $310,000.00 for utility relocation expenses in connection with the Parsons/Livingston Avenue improvement project.

Utility relocations performed by private utility companies were a necessary part of the work for this project and it is necessary to establish funding to pay for the relocation expenses incurred by these companies. This legislation authorizes payment for these utility relocation expenses in the amount of $310,000.00.

The Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction is in the process of administering the subject project that will assist the private development initiative currently being undertaken by Nationwide Children's Hospital. The hospital's growth plans will retain and add significant job opportunities for the City of Columbus. The City's roadway improvement project is being constructed with American Recovery and Revitalization Act of 2009 funding.

The purpose of this public improvement project is to widen and improve Livingston Avenue from Ninth Street east to Ohio Avenue and to widen and improve Parsons Avenue from Jackson Street north to a point approximately 200 feet north of Kennedy Drive. This project includes full depth pavement replacement, installation of traffic medians and installation of upgraded tree lawns, street lighting, sidewalks and ADA compliant ramps.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for these utility relocations is budgeted and available within the 2010 C.I.B.

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to pay various utilities for invoices received at the earliest possible time to maintain proper accounting practices.

Title
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $310,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the payment of Utility Relocation expenses for various Utilies for the Parsons/Livingston Avenue Improvements project from...