Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus ("City"), Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water ("DOPW"), following the recommendations of the Water Beyond 2000 Study has begun construction of the first of three upground reservoirs (R-2 - Project No. 690370, Contract 1032 - Part I) in Delaware and Union counties to address the increase in water demands as Central Ohio continues to grow. As part of the construction of the reservoir, the City must have a perimeter ditch system. DOPW desires authorization to petition the Board of County Commissioners of Delaware County and Board of County Commissioners of Union County, through a joint petition, to perform standard maintenance of the perimeter ditches around the reservoir, including the cleaning, mowing and removing obstructions. DOPW anticipates the petition will result in an assessment of approximately $54,191.00 per year
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2. FISCAL IMPACT: Initial petition filing fee of $500 is to be paid by ms consultants thru existing contract EL012520 as a reimbursable expense. An annual maintenance fee of approximately $54,191.00 will be paid through budgeted Operating Expense monies.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to petition the Board of County Commissioners of Delaware County and Board of County Commissioners of Union County, through a joint petition, to perform standard maintenance of the perimeter ditches for the City's upground reservoir, including the cleaning, mowing and removing obstructions.
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WHEREAS, The Division of Power and Water ("DOPW") continues to work to increase the safe yield of its surface water supply; and
WHEREAS, The DOPW has begun construction on its first of three upground reservoirs in Delaware and Union counties, R-2 - Project No. 690370, Contract 1032 - Part I, to meet the increase in water demands as Central Ohio continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, As a part of the construction of the reservoir, it is necessary for ...
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