Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting applications for MORPC Attributable Funding through October 9, 2020. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has approximately $64 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2022 through 2027.
MORPC Attributable Funds are composed of three federally funded programs: The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG); the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ). MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.
In addition to funding applications for projects not previously submitted, MORPC requests the City “reauthorize” projects submitted prior to 2020 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects.
2. EXPECTED PROJECTS
The following is a list of the specific projects for which applications likely will be submitted.
Projects currently on the Transportation Improvement Program that require an updated application:
· E Broad St from I-270/Taylor Station Road to Outerbelt St, Major widening (adding through lanes), from 5 lanes to 7 lanes, Intersection Modification. Anticipated construction in 2023. Total project cost estimate is approximately $17,382,524, and the current attributable funding request is approximately $9,861,590.
· Cassady Ave from CSX Railroad to north of E 7th Ave, Minor Widening, from 2 lanes to 3 lanes, Intersection Modification. Anticipated construction in 2023. Total project cost estimate is approximately $11,275,639, and the current attributable funding request is approximately $8,067,878.
· Concrete Bus Pad Upgrades, Reconstruction. Anticipated...
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