City of Columbus - File #: 1018-2008

• File #: 1018-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/10/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/7/2008
• Final action: 7/9/2008
• Title: To authorize the City Auditor to reinstate $37,717.61 that was inadvertently cancelled from the Traffic Calming 2003 contract with Strawser Paving for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $37,717.61 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,717.61)

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 AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
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	Auditor Drafter	Sent for Approval
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
6/10/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/10/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Ordinance 1650-2003, passed by City Council on September 20, 2004, authorized the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Strawser Paving for the Traffic Calming 2003 Project for $738,725.05. This project provided for the the construction of asphalt speed humps and raised intersection tables for several roadways. The funds from this project were inadvertently cancelled. The contract with Strawser Paving provided for a maximum compensation of $738,725.05. This legislation reinstates funds to the contract to provide final payment to Strawser Paving in the amount of $37,717.61 for the Traffic Calming 2003 Project.

Strawser Paving's contract compliance number is 31-4412354 and expires March 7, 2009.

Fiscal Impact: Funding for this expense is available within the 2008 C.I.B in the Pedestrian Safety Project.

Emergency action is requested so that the final payment for this project can be completed in a timely manner.

Title
To authorize the City Auditor to reinstate $37,717.61 that was inadvertently cancelled from the Traffic Calming 2003 contract with Strawser Paving for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $37,717.61 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($37,717.61)

Body
WHEREAS, the Public Service Director was authorized to enter into contract for the Traffic Calming 2003 project with Strawser Paving for $738,725.05 by Ordinance 1650-2003, passed by City Council on July 14, 2003; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to reinstate $37,717.61 in cancelled funds for the Traffic Calming 2003 project; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Public Service Department, Transportation Division, in that funds inadvertently cancelled from this contract should be restored as soon as possible so that final payment for this project can be completed in a timely manner, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety an...