Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for ODOT's FRA-SR161-15.24, (PID 96210) construction project, which includes the installation of pedestrian facilities on the east leg of the SR-161/Strawberry Farms/Buenos Aires Blvd. intersection. A short portion of guardrail within the City of Columbus is being removed.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in November 2013, and conclude in April 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The project will be funded by FHWA and the State of Ohio. No funding will be required of the City of Columbus
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT's current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the FRA-SR161-15.24, (PID 96210) construction project, which includes the installation of pedestrian facilities on the east leg of the SR-161/Strawberry Farms/Buenos Aires Blvd. intersection; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to install pedestrian facilities on the east leg of the SR-161/Strawberry Farms/Buenos Aires Blvd. intersection and remove a short portion of guardrail within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the earliest possible time, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
SECTION I - Project Description
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has identified the need for the described project:
The project will include the installation of pedestrian facilities on the east leg of the SR-161/Strawberry Farms/Buenos Aires Blvd. intersection. A short portion of guardrail within the City of Columbus will be removed.
SECTION II - Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION III - Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
The City of Columbus grants consent to ODOT for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications, and estimates as approved by the Director.
SECTION IV - Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
ODOT agrees that all right-of-way required for the described project will be acquired and/or made available in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. ODOT also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.
ODOT agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation, and reimbursement will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
SECTION V - Maintenance
Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, ODOT 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.
SECTION 6. Emergency
That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves and or vetoes the same.