Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes consent between the Transportation Division and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for an intersection improvement project. This project will realign the intersection at U.S. 62 and C.R. 17 (Morse Road) and construct a roundabout at the intersection. Due to changes in the funding and scope of this project this ordinance repeals ordinance 0413-01 passed March 26, 2001. The previous consent ordinance stated additional lanes and turn lanes would be added to allow for increased capacity. The scope of this project now is to construct a Roundabout at this intersection. Also, previously Gahanna was the lead agency and the City was involved in the funding of the project. Franklin County will now be the lead agency and select and fund a consultant for preliminary engineering for this project. Funding for construction will be provided by ODOT and MORPC.(FRA-US62-26.34 PID 22374)
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. Construction of this project is scheduled for 2007. Franklin County will be the lead agency for this project and select and fund a consultant to perform the preliminary engineering. ODOT will fund the cost of the US 62 structure and MORPC will fund the remaining construction cost of this project. The estimated total cost for this project is $7,000,000.00. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost of this project is $7,000,000.00. Preliminary engineering will be funded by Franklin County and the remaining portion of the project will be funded by ODOT and MORPC. There is no cost to the city at this time.
Title
To repeal ordinance 0413-01 passed March 26, 2001; to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation an...
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