Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Pennsylvania Railroad Holding Company has contracted to install a 12" water line along James Road. The City of Columbus Division of Water had long range plans to extend a water line in this same area. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a water line agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad Holding Company and to reimburse them for the cost associated with this project.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2003 C.I.B. and funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Pennsylvania Railroad Holding Company for the construction of a 12" water main along James Road for the Division of Water, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $254,761.91 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($254,761.91)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus did agree to reimburse the Pennsylvania Railroad Holding Company for the cost of the 12" water line along James Road, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for the construction of a 12" water main along James Road for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to reimburse the Pennsylvania Railroad Holding Company for the construction of a 12" water main along James Road.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
From:
690006 ...
Click here for full text