City of Columbus - File #: 0864-2009

• File #: 0864-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/10/2009
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/20/2009
• Final action: 7/23/2009
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Nisource/Columbia Gas for relocation of gas utility lines, in connection with the Moler Road Stormwater System Improvements Project; to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $71,628.66 from the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($71,628.66)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/23/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/21/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/20/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/20/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/13/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
7/2/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/1/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/1/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/1/2009	1	Atty Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/1/2009	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/30/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/30/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/30/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/29/2009	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/19/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/10/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/10/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Nisource/Columbia Gas for relocation of gas utility lines in connection with the Moler Road Stormwater System Improvements Project. The gas utility lines had to be moved to accommodate the installation of storm sewer lines for the Moler Road Stormwater System Improvements Project. The City agreed to reimburse costs associated with the relocation because the gas lines were in an easement outside city right-of-way.

2. FISCAL IMPACT:
This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget to allow sufficient cash and authority to be available in the proper project to cover the necessary expenditure.


Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse Nisource/Columbia Gas for relocation of gas utility lines, in connection with the Moler Road Stormwater System Improvements Project; to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of $71,628.66 from the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($71,628.66)


Body

WHEREAS, The City requested Nisource/Columbia Gas to relocate their gas utility lines to install storm sewer lines for the Moler Road Stormwater System Improvements Project; and

WHEREAS, the installation of this stormwater infrastructure provides improved sewer services to the area to mitigate flooding in the Moler Road area; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of creating and providing sufficient funding and expenditure authority for the aforementioned project expenditures; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize the expenditure of funds fro...