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 DEL-SR750-7.06, PID 96854 construction project that includes the installation of radar stop bar detection at eleven locations on SR750 between US23 and Orion Place. Also included are three locations on Gemini Parkway. These detectors will be used in conjunction with an adaptive traffic signal system which will be deployed as part of the US23 traffic diversion plan.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in March 2014, and conclude in March 2015.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $311,000. No funding from Columbus is required for this project.
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 DEL-SR750-7.06, PID 96854 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to the install radar stop bar detection at eleven locations on SR750 between US23 and Orion Place, also included are three locations on Gemini Parkway. These detectors will be used in conjunction with an adaptive traffic signal system which will be deployed as part of the US23 traffic diversion plan; 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 ...
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