Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is engaged in the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Hague/Valleyview Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) project. The project limits are Valleyview Drive from Westmoor Avenue to Hague Avenue and Hague Avenue from Valleyview Drive to Carol Avenue.
The project was initiated by a public/private group called Lifesavers, which is affiliated with the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT agreed to provide funds through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. The project's intention is to provide a safe route for pedestrians throughout the project limits.
Improvements include: construction of a shared use path on the south side of Valleyview Drive from Westmoor Avenue to Hague Avenue, and on the west side of Hague Avenue from Valleyview Drive to Carol Avenue; storm sewer and culvert replacement; utility relocation; railroad crossing with gates and signals; and ADA accommodations.
During the planning process, the Franklin County Engineer's Office agreed to replace an existing culvert within the project limits on Hague Avenue and the City and Franklin County Engineer's Office agreed to cooperate in the construction of the project. The Franklin County Engineer's Office applied for and received an OPWC grant for this project and the City will share in this grant and receive proceeds from the grant through the Franklin County Engineer's Office. This ordinance authorizes The City of Columbus Director of Public Service to enter into necessary agreements with the Franklin County Engineer's Office for construction, right of way acquisition, and other agreements as necessary, to complete the project and to authorize the Director of Public Service to receive OPWC funding through the Franklin County Engineer's Office for the project.
This ordinance also authorizes additional funding for right of way acquisition. Initial acquisition funding for this project, in the amount of $100,000.00, wa...
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