Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with the Carload Express, Inc., dba Camp Chase Rail Road, to relocate track that crosses the Broad Street rail bridge. In order to utilize the bridge, approximately 800 linear feet of track must be relocated to the west edge of the bridge to provide space for trail construction. The work will be performed by Camp Chase Rail Road, Inc. and the city will reimburse the owner upon completion of the project. The Camp Chase Rail Trail will be a 17-mile long regional trail serving the west side of the city, extending west to Madison County. The rail company agreed to provide the city and the Franklin County Metropolitan Park District with a trail easement along the active line, and three phases of construction have been completed. The trail construction project will commence as soon as the track relocation can be completed.
The Camp Chase Rail Trail will be the major regional trail of the west side of Columbus. It will serve thousands of residents, employers, and provide direct connectivity to attractions, parks, schools, and neighborhoods along the 3.5 miles of the project. When completed, the trail will connect to the regional trail system of Central Ohio, and will be a segment of the 325-mile Ohio to Erie Trail from Cincinnati to Columbus and to Cleveland. Several public meetings have been held and the project has received overwhelming support from residents, civic associations, the Hilltop Area Commission, and local businesses.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: Carload Express, Inc., dba Camp Chase Rail Road
Vendor Address: 519 Cedar Way, Bldg 1 Suite 100, Oakmont, PA 15139
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Russell Peterson 412-426-4400
Contract Compliance Number: 13-4924710
Contract Compliance Expiration Date:
Number of Columbus Based Employees: 0
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Rec...
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