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)
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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 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 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.
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 shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
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 Design, Right-of-Way and 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.
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.