Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: To authorize consent and propose cooperation with the City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio for improvements to Brice Road between Main Street to just north of I-70 (Brice Road Corridor project) and to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the City of Reynoldsburg for the City of Columbus to contribute $66,000.00 to this project for work being done within Columbus’ corporate limits (City of Columbus project name is “Pedestrian Safety Improvement - Brice Road Sidewalks”).
The Brice Road Corridor project includes approximately 6,900 feet of roadway to be resurfaced with curb replacement and spot full depth pavement repairs; approximately 47,100 square feet of pedestrian facilities to be reconstructed or constructed new; installation of mast arm traffic signals at the intersection of Brice Road and East Livingston Avenue; construction of a drop turn lane on westbound Livingston Avenue; installation of approximately 60 new street lights; and construction of 2 enhanced pedestrian traffic islands crossing Brice Road between East Main Street and East Livingston Avenue.
Work in the city of Columbus includes replacement and new construction of 5’ sidewalk and drive approaches, new and replacement curb ramp construction, new street lighting and minor traffic signal improvements.
2. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $4.8 million, with funding provided by Ohio Public Works Commission, City of Reynoldsburg, and the City of Columbus.
Funds in the amount of $66,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements fund is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This project is scheduled to be constructed in spring 2014. Emergency action is requested to provide this consent to the City of Reynoldsburg so they may maintain their p...
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