City of Columbus - File #: 0980-2008

• File #: 0980-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/4/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/14/2008
• Final action: 7/17/2008
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract for the Transportation Division with Shelly and Sands, Inc., for construction of the Sidewalk installation for Woodward Avenue, Brentnell Avenue, and Holt Avenue project; to authorize the expenditure of $749,815.80 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($749,815.80)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/17/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/15/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/14/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/14/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/1/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
7/1/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/27/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/24/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/20/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/16/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the City to enter into a contract in an amount up to $648,458.80 for the Sidewalk installation for Woodward Avenue, Brentnell Avenue, and Holt Avenue project and to pay construction inspection costs up to $101,357.00. The project consists of construction of sidewalks and wheelchair ramps at the following locations:
· Woodward Avenue: From Brookcliff Avenue to Brentnell Avenue (North side)
· Brentnell Avenue: From Woodward Avenue to Holt Avenue on both sides
· Holt Avenue: From Brentnell Avenue to Byrd Drive (South Side).

The project will also make all of the intersections ADA compliant.

Overall project related information:
· Length of proposed sidewalk: 1.14 miles.
· Number of ADA curb ramps: 32 ramps.
· Pedestrians traffic generated from the residential areas will use this sidewalk to go to the community center and churches along Brentnell Avenue and South Mifflin Elementary School.
· Trees and grassy areas will be added where vehicles previously parked.
· This area is served by COTA bus route No. 9.
· The proposed sidewalk for the project conforms with the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan.

The City of Columbus places a high priority on providing safe access to pedestrians and particularly, access to schools. The City established a multi-year program to fund sidewalk installation projects throughout the City to provide safer pedestrian access by filling in gaps in the existing pedestrian system. This project is part of the multi-year sidewalk program.

The estimated Notice to Proceed date is July 2008. The project has been given 60 days to complete construction. The project was let by the Transportation Division and was advertised in the City Bulletin, Dodge Reports, and by the Builders Exchange. Eight (8) bids were received (seven majority, one minority) and tabulated on April 4, 2008 as follows:

Bidder Bid Amount
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