City of Columbus - File #: 1341-2010

• File #: 1341-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/15/2010
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 10/4/2010
• Final action: 10/6/2010
• Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Fifth Avenue Streetscape Improvements project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $450,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to acquire the rights-of-way needed for this project from the Build America Bonds Fund and to declare an emergency. ($450,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/6/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/5/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/4/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/4/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/20/2010	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2010	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/20/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/17/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/17/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/17/2010	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/17/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/16/2010	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/16/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/16/2010	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/16/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/15/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Fifth Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project (2369 DR. E) which is the portion contained within the Milo Grogan neighborhood. The approximate project limits are Fifth Avenue from Grant Avenue east to I-71 and Cleveland Avenue from Fourth Avenue north to New York Avenue. This is a Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization district and the purpose of this project is to widen existing roadway pavement at the intersection of Fifth and Cleveland Avenues to improve traffic flow; to remove and replace damaged and/or missing sidewalks, curbs and curb ramps with ADA compliant facilities; to make stormwater drainage improvements and to install improved street lighting. The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $450,000.00.

2. Fiscal Impact
Monies to pay for these costs are Budgeted and available within the Build America Bonds Fund.

3. Emergency Justification
The roadway, pedestrian and stormwater improvements contemplated by this project are essential to safety of those individuals traveling within this area and to future redevelopment of this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the current construction schedule. Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition and this project to remain on schedule.

Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Fifth Avenue Streetscape Improvements project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional rights-o...