Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes payment for utility relocation work for the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Creative Campus Phase 2 project to American Electric Power, Columbia Gas of Ohio, AT&T, Spectrum/Charter Communications (aka Time Warner), Windstream, other utilities as needed, and companies the utilities may subcontract to perform utility relocation work in an amount up to $830,223.00.
The Public Service Department is engaged in the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Creative Campus Phase 2 project. Project work includes transforming Cleveland Avenue (North of Mt. Vernon Avenue to South of Long Street) from 4 lanes to 3 lanes to include a center turn lane, wider sidewalks, safer crosswalks, overhead utility burial, new street trees, and on-street parking to complement Creative Campus neighborhood improvement efforts. This project is in the area known as Creative Campus located in Downtown Columbus (Columbus Communities #55).
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 the welfare including the economic development of the City. It is necessary to move utilities to complete this project.
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. It is anticipated additional legislation will need to be submitted to encumber funds to complete the utility relocations.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense was budgeted and is available within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Public Service is requesting emergency designation so as to provide funding for utility reimbursements at the earliest possible time to prevent construction delays.
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