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-US23-0.00, PID 80108 construction project, which includes the resurfacing of US 23 via mill and fill from the Pickaway/Franklin County line north to SR317 (MP 1.94). Also included is the resurfacing of US23 via mill and fill from MP 2.12 north to 0.07 mile north of Obetz Road (MP 5.63). This project will also include pavement repairs and guardrail upgrade within these project limits.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in March 2014, and conclude in October 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $3.7 million. Columbus’ estimated contribution is $418,700; however funding is not needed at this time. The Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval for funding at a later date.
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-US23-0.00, PID 80108 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to resurface US 23 via mill and fill from the Pickaway/Franklin County line north to SR317 (MP 1.94), resurface US23 via mill and fill from MP 2.12 north to 0.07 mile north of Obetz Road (MP 5.63); and also include pavement repairs and guardrail upgrade within these project limits; 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 welfar...
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