Explanation
1. Background
From time to time the City of Columbus grants the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) consent to repair or replace ODOT’s or joint City and ODOT transportation infrastructure that is located in the Columbus corporate limits or in the ODOT LA-ROW. Even though the funding may be ODOT’s responsibility, maintenance is sometimes a shared responsibility or fully the City’s responsibility. When ODOT requests and the City grants consent, ODOT requires, at minimum, the following of the City:
“Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, Title 23, U.S.C., Section 116; (2) provide ample financial resources, as necessary, for the maintenance of the project; (3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions, and (4) hold said right-of-way inviolate for public highway purposes.”
Additionally, from time to time, the City and ODOT may identify a new need that may result in joint or City maintenance responsibilities.
This ordinance will authorize the Public Service Director to enter into maintenance agreements that set forth maintenance responsibilities of the City and ODOT.
2. Fiscal Impact
None
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow for immediate execution of pending maintenance agreements so as not to delay agreements and therefore delay maintenance of ODOT’s transportation infrastructure in the Columbus Corporate limits.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into maintenance agreements that set forth maintenance responsibilities of the City and ODOT; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, from time to time the City of Columbus grants the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) consent to upgrade, repair, or replace ODOT’s or joint City and ODOT transportation infrastructure that is locat...
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