City of Columbus - File #: 1492-2007

• File #: 1492-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/12/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 10/22/2007
• Final action: 10/25/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purposes of providing funding and support for the Franklin County Greenway Plan, and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 form the Storm Sewer Operating Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($60,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/25/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/23/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/22/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/22/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/15/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
9/21/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/21/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/21/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/21/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/21/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/21/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/21/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/20/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/20/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/18/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/18/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/18/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/18/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/14/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
9/12/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/12/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities establish a purchase order to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purposes of providing funding and continued support for the Franklin County Greenways Plan for Fiscal Year 2008.

City funding, along with funds from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, will allow for continued program funding. The results of this program will be very useful to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, by providing better services to the City Of Columbus in the form of better floodplain infrastructure, and improved stream water quality. The mission of the program is to foster a better understanding and appreciation for the role that waterways play in our environment.

SUPPLIER: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (31-1009675) Non-Profit

FISCAL IMPACT: The payment is for $60,000.00. and funds are available for this expenditure.

$60,000.00 was spent in 2006
$60,000.00 was spent in 2005



Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a purchase order to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the purposes of providing funding and support for the Franklin County Greenway Plan, and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 form the Storm Sewer Operating Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($60,000.00)


Body

WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has developed multi-jurisdictional plans for long-term protection and enhancement of our rivers and streams, and

WHEREAS, City funding, along with funds from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, will allow for continued program funding, and

WHEREAS, these plans will potentially result in better floodplain management, resulting in lower property damage, lead to the safety and heath of the citizens, cost savings in infrastructure, and improved stream water quality; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE C...