Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to perform construction of DOT’s FRA-Columbus Camera Upgrade project (PID 95530).
Ordinance 1973-2013 authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation 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 May 2014, and conclude in November 2014.
The scope of work includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at 40 locations. Each installation includes a 75 ft. pole, a new camera, and a communication path to the camera.
As part of ODOT’s project, ODOT is purchasing equipment for the project outside of the construction contract and shall provide the equipment to the selected contractor. ODOT is doing this as a cost savings to the project. The City’s share of the project includes funding for purchase of this equipment.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost of the project is $2,108,700.00 with the City’s share being $461,000.00. Of the $461,000.00, $441,000.00 is the estimated amount for the construction contract and $20,000.00 is the estimated amount for the equipment. ODOT shall invoice the City separately for the equipment.
Funds in the amount of $461,000.00 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
Emergency action is requested in order to meet ODOT’s construction schedule.
Title
To amend the 2013 Cap...
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