Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with and provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to perform the construction of ODOT's FRA-US23-0.00 (PID 80108) construction project.
Ordinance 2941-2013 authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for this project and noted that future legislation requesting funds would be forthcoming.
The Ohio Department of Transportation shall be advertising for construction services and holding the construction contract. Construction is estimated to begin in March 2014, and conclude in October 2014.
The scope of work 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.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost of the project is $3,391,000.00 with the City’s share being $444,164.00. Funds in the amount of $444,164.00 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
Emergency action is requested in order to meet ODOT’s construction schedule.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to allow the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for FRA-US23-0.00 (PID 80108) project; to authorize the expenditure of $444,164.00 f...
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