City of Columbus - File #: 1002-2008

• File #: 1002-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/6/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/7/2008
• Final action: 7/9/2008
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement for the Transportation Division with the Ohio Department of Transportation to undertake the Gender Road and Refugee Road Intersection Traffic Safety Study; to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($3,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/9/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/8/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/7/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/7/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/23/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/23/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/20/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/20/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/17/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/13/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/13/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/13/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/13/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/12/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/6/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to participate and fund a portion of the Gender Road and Refugee Road Intersection Traffic Safety Study. This study will be undertaken by E.P. Ferris and Associates and will be funded by the City of Columbus and ODOT. ODOT is the contracting agency. The study area is the Gender Road and Refugee Road intersection extending 1,000 feet on each leg of the intersection. Using existing and projected traffic volumes and recent crash history, the consultant will identify conceptual design alternatives that will address traffic flow and any safety deficiencies at the intersection. A strategic implementation plan will also be developed that conforms to the ODOT Highway Safety Program funding requirements. It is anticipated that a safety funding application will be prepared by the Transportation Division and submitted to ODOT at the conclusion of the safety study that will be based on the study recommendations. This intersection was identified by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission as a top 20 high crash location in the central Ohio region. As required by routine accommodation policies of both MORPC and ODOT, this study will address mobility needs for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users.

Emergency action is requested in order to reimburse ODOT for ten percent (10%) of the study cost up to $3,000.00, so this study can be completed and a Safety Funding Application for design and construction funds can be submitted by the application deadline in November.

Fiscal Impact: The City of Columbus will be responsible for ten percent (10%) of the cost of this study with ODOT responsible for the remaining ninety percent (90%). The Transportation Division share of this project is up to $3,000.00. Funds for this study in the amount of $3,000.00 are budgeted within the Transportation Division's 2008 Capital Improvement Budg...