Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through August 31, 2012. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has up to $50 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2014 through 2019.
The current round of applications will be establishing the 2014-2019 TIP, as well as its long-range project listing for 2020 through 2023. The Transportation Improvement Program is composed of these component sub-programs: The Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ). 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 2012 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service 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.
2. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to authorize the submittal of this paperwork according to the schedule required by the Mid-Ohio Regional
3. 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 is required at this time. City funds will be expended within design and/or construction contracts that will be submitted in advance to City Council for approval.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit Federal Attribut...
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