Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with, and provide funding to, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in support of the FRA-270-32.92 project (PID 113663), commonly referred to as the Resurfacing - Easton Way (ODOT Project Coordination) project.
The project includes resurfacing a segment of Easton Way beginning at Stelzer Road and continuing toward I-270, as well as extending turn-lane queue storage and installing new traffic signals at the intersections of Easton Way with the I-270 ramps and Stelzer Road. These improvements will be accomplished through modifications to the existing raised median.
Ordinance 2157-2025 previously authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT for this project. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Department of Public Service to fulfill its administrative and financial responsibilities by authorizing: (1) the execution of a contribution agreement or other necessary instruments, including any amendments or modifications, between the Department of Public Service, acting through its Director, and ODOT; and (2) the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $107,680.00 to support completion of the project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in an amount not to exceed $107,680.00 is available and appropriated within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704, in the Department of Public Service to support the City’s local share of the estimated construction costs. The final cost to the City may vary depending on the results of the competitive bidding process administered by ODOT. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is required to provide sufficient budget authority for this expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to authorize the Department of Public Service to execute and return the required contribution agreement, together with the associated payment to ODOT, by Ma...
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