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-Columbus Camera Upgrade project (PID 95530), which includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations. Each installation includes a 75 ft. pole, a new camera, and a communication path to the camera.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in May 2014, and conclude in November 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Of these forty camera locations, eleven are being funded with 70% MORPC dollars and 30% ODOT funds. The remaining 29 locations are being funded with 70% MORPC dollars and 30% City of Columbus funds. The City's estimated cost is $382,883.00. Funding is not requested at this time, but will be requested at a later date
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT's current project schedule.
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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-Columbus Camera Upgrade project (PID 95530), which includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to install new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations and each installation includes a 75 ft. pole, a new camera, and a communication path to the camera; 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 1 - Project Description
This project includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations (new 75 ft. tall pole, new camera, and communication path to the camera).
SECTION 2 - Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION 3 - Cooperation Statement
The LPA hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications and estimates as approved by the Director;
The LPA agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of Construction less the amount of federal funds set aside by the Director of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.
The LPA agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of those features requested by the LPA which are not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration for the 29 surveillance cameras within the City of Columbus corporation limits.
SECTION 4 - Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
The LPA agrees to acquire and/or make available to ODOT, in accordance with current State and Federal regulations, all necessary right-of-way required for the described Project. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.
SECTION 5 - Maintenance
Upon completion of the described Project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the described Project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, 23 USC 116; (2) provide ample financial provisions, as necessary, for the maintenance of the described 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.