Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the acquisition of rights of way for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project (530103-100005/2552 DR. E). The project limits are Fairwood Avenue from Watkins Road to just north of Koebel Road, including alleys and side roads.
This project will lower the existing roadway profile to provide for positive drainage and full depth pavement replacement. Also included with this project are the installation of concrete curb and gutter, a new storm sewer system, pavement markings, signing, ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps.
Initial acquisition funding for this project, in the amount of $250,000.00, was authorized pursuant to Ordinance 0586-2011, passed April 25, 2011. The City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, has requested an additional $50,000.00 to complete acquisition of the rights-of-way needed for this project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Monies to provide funding for this expense are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Construction plans for this improvement project are complete and fully signed. Construction of this Arterial Street Rehabilitation project is contingent upon completion of the right-of-way acquisition. Emergency action is requested so the City Attorney's Real Estate Division can complete right-of-way acquisition this year.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to complete right-of-way acquisition for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation-Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road project; to amend the 2011 C.I.B.; to authorize the appropriation of 26.17 and transfer and expenditure of $50,000.00 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for right-of-way acquisition costs relative to the Arterial Street Rehabilitation-Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road project; and to declare...
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