Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for ODOT's FRA-Sawmill Road NB Lane, PID 95628 construction project, which includes the construction of a northbound lane from Billingsley Road north to approximately 0.1 mile south of Hard Road. The project also includes the resurfacing of Sawmill Road from the IR270 bridge north to Billingsley Road.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in September 2014, and conclude in June 2015.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $3.2 million. Columbus’ estimated contribution is $93,590; however funding is not needed at this time. The Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval for funding at a later date.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT's current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the FRA-Sawmill Road NB Lane, PID 95628 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to construct a northbound lane from Billingsley Road north to approximately 0.1 mile south of Hard Road and resurface Sawmill Road from the IR270 bridge north to Billingsley Road; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the earliest possible time, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the...
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