City of Columbus - File #: 0988-2008

• File #: 0988-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/5/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 6/23/2008
• Final action: 6/25/2008
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program; to authorize the Public Service Director to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Transportation Division and to declare an emergency. ($-0-)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/25/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/24/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/23/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/23/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/12/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/12/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/11/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/5/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/5/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program; to authorize the Public Service Director to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Transportation Division and to declare an emergency. ($-0-)

Explanation
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through July 31, 2008. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has up to $44.7 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2010 through 2017.

The current round of applications will be establishing the 2010-2013 TIP, as well as its long-range project listing for 2014 through 2017. The Transportation Improvement Program is composed of these component sub-programs: The Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) and the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program (CM/AQ). MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.

In addition to funding applications for projects not previously submitted, under its new rules MORPC requests the City "reauthorize" projects submitted prior to 2008 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.

This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects. Specific projects for which applications will likely be submitted are listed within the body of this ordinance.

Fiscal Impact: The TIP can fund up to eighty percent (80%) of total right-of-way and construction expenses. Preliminary engineering and design expenses are not eligible for funding. No financial participation...