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-40-17.57, PID 86649 construction project, which includes the repaving of US 40 from SLM 17.57 to 18.63 (Broad St. from Bexley/Columbus corporation line to Columbus/Whitehall corporation line) and from SLM 21.40 to 22.45 (Broad Street from Whitehall/Columbus corporation line to Columbus/Reynoldsburg corporation line). Also included is the reconstruction of curb ramps to be ADA compliant.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in September 2014, and conclude in October 2015.
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter which the City is referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $1.35 million. Columbus’ estimated contribution is $542,000.00; 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-40-17.57, PID 86649 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to repave US 40 from SLM 17.57 to 18.63 and from SLM 21.40 to 22.45 and reconstruct curb ramps to be ADA compliant; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize consent in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project, thereby preserving the pub...
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