Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to establish funding for the City Attorney’s Office Real Estate Division to acquire needed right of way for the Traffic Signal Installation - Neil Avenue Signals (540007-100029) project.
The Traffic Signal Installation - Neil Avenue Signals project limits are along Neil Avenue from Goodale Avenue to 11th Avenue. This project will upgrade the existing traffic signal system for the Neil Avenue corridor that is more than 40 years old to a newer traffic signal system by installing new mast arm signals, traffic signal controllers and fiber optic cables. The project will provide connectivity to the future central communication system that is being constructed by the Traffic Signal Installation - Columbus Traffic Signal System (CTSS) project and preserve and improve signal coordination by installing fiber optic cable from Goodale Avenue to 11th Avenue.
The construction plans have been finalized and the Department of Public Service is prepared to authorize right of way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $80,000.00.
2. Fiscal Impact
Funds for this expenditure are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704. An amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements fund is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure and will be reimburse after the 2013 Bond Sale.
3. Emergency Justification
The traffic signal upgrade improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area. Failure to complete right of way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the construction if this traffic signal upgrade improvements project. Emergency action is requested to allow right of way acquisition to begin as soon as possible.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improve...
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