Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), in the amount of up to $55,280.00, to provide transportation demand modeling services during the Roadway Improvements - Multimodal Transportation Plan project.
This project involves the development of a comprehensive city-wide multimodal transportation master plan. The purpose of that comprehensive planning document, referred to as the Columbus Multimodal Transportation Plan (CMTP), is to clearly explain city transportation planning and design policy standards and to establish multimodal priorities for roadways in the City of Columbus.
As part of that effort, MORPC will produce forecasted traffic volumes and develop alternative transportation networks.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for MORPC is 31-1009675 and expires 3/22/15.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $55,280.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund within the Department of Public Service. Amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority in the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary engineering and design funding and prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for engineering, technical, and surveying services in connection with the Roadway Improvements - Multimodal Transportation Plan project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,280.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,280.00)
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