Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes payment for utility relocation work by American Electric Power and other utilities up to the amount of $150,000 for the Lincoln Theatre Phase 2 project.
It is sometimes necessary to force the relocation of utilities from existing utility poles. These relocations are in areas where the City has previously allowed utilities, but due to project needs they must be relocated at the City’s expense. The City of Columbus invested funds to renovate the Lincoln Theatre at 771 East Long Street, an historic landmark in the City’s King-Lincoln District. Overhead and underground utilities were moved to accommodate the renovation. As part of the project the pole line in front of the Lincoln Theatre will be relocated in order to accommodate the aesthetics and the investment in the infrastructure.
The City’s share of the relocation expense is $150,000.00. The Department of Development has committed to funding the relocation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Department of Development funds in the amount of $150,000.00 are available for this project within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund of the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget. Amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority in the proper project.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
American Electric Power’s contract compliance number is 134922641 and expires 03/01/2014.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary funding to relocate utilities to prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the Streets and Highways General Obligations Bond Fund for utility relocation for the Lincoln The...
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