Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes payment for utility relocation work as needed by American Electric Power, AT&T, Spectrum (aka Time Warner), and other utilities (or companies hired by utilities to perform utility relocation work) for the King Lincoln District - Long, Garfield, Monroe and Talmadge project in an amount up to $490,000.00.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in the streetscape improvements for East Long Street (from Garfield Avenue to Monroe Avenue), Garfield Avenue (from Long Street to Mayme Moore Place), Monroe Avenue (from Long Street to Mount Vernon Avenue), and Talmadge Street. The Department is currently finalizing construction plans for this project.
In the course of effecting roadway improvements, it is sometimes necessary to force the relocation of utilities from privately held easements or place overhead utilities underground to promote public health, safety and welfare, including the economic development of the City. It is necessary to move utilities to complete this project.
Ordinance 1038 - 2020 authorized $1,000,000.00 for the utilities relocation reimbursement. This ordinance authorizes an additional $490,000.00 for the utilities relocation reimbursement. The funding request for utilities relocation reimbursement is based upon estimates from the utilities. The utilities will invoice the City for actual costs incurred in relocating the utilities. The amount needed may exceed the amount requested in this ordinance. Additional legislation will be submitted by the Department of Public Service if additional funds are needed to complete the relocations.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available and appropriated within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget and a transfer of cash is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency designation is requested to provide fun...
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