Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City.
In the course of effecting roadway improvements, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City. To expedite the right-of-way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $110,000.00.
The funding request for right-of-way acquisition will be determined on a parcel by parcel basis when such parcels are identified. 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 right-of-way acquisitions.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient authority for the proper project number.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow acquisition-related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels, preventing delays to construction projects.
Title
To amend the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Attorney's Office to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners, and to expend up to $110,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($110,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, right-of-way acquisition must be completed before construction...
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