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 FRA 315-0.49, PID 76420 construction project, which includes resurfacing SR-315 from Sullivant Avenue to the pavement break where I-670 ramp joins SR-315 which is approximately ¾ mile south of King Avenue exit and resurfacing SR-315C (Goodale Street) from the I-670 off ramp to Goodale Street, the Michigan Avenue Connector, along Goodale/Nationwide connector over SR-315, north on Olentangy River Road, to the SR-315 southbound on ramp.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in spring 2016, and conclude in autumn 2016.
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter which the City is referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $2.5 million. Columbus' estimated contribution is $125,000.00; however funding is not needed at this time. The Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval for funding at a later date.
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 FRA 315-0.49, PID 76420 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to resurface SR-315 from Sullivant Avenue to the pavement break where I-670 ramp joins SR-315 which is approximately ¾ mile south of King Avenue exit and resurface SR-315C (Goodale Street) from the I-670 off ramp to Goodale Street, the Michigan Avenue Connector, along Goodale/Nationwide connector over SR-315, north on Olentangy River Road, to the SR-315 southbound on ramp; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize consent in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1 - Project Description
Resurface SR-315 from Sullivant Avenue to the pavement break where I-670 ramp joins SR-315 which is approximately ¾ mile south of King Avenue exit. This is classified as a priority route.
Resurface SR-315C (Goodale Street) from the I-670 off ramp to Goodale Street, the Michigan Avenue Connector, along Goodale/Nationwide connector over SR-315, north on Olentangy River Road, to the SR-315 southbound on ramp. This is classified as urban system route.
SECTION 2 - Consent Statement
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent to the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION 3 - Cooperation Statement
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to cooperate with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications, and estimates as approved by the Director.
That prior to the construction commencement date of the above-referenced project, the LPA shall install and/or repair all curb ramps which are necessary to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the LPA agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such installation and/or repair of curb ramps.
For the FRA-315C portion, the City will assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of construction less the amount of Federal and State funds set aside by the Director of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The City will assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of curbs, gutters, utility relocations, partial-and full-depth pavement repairs and other non-surface related items.
The City agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of those features requested by the City which are not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration.
SECTION 4 - Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
The LPA agrees that all right-of-way required for the described project will be acquired and/or made available in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.
The LPA agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation,2015Winter and reimbursement will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
SECTION 5 - Maintenance
Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, Title 23, U.S.C., Section 116; (2) provide ample financial resources, as necessary, for the maintenance of the project; (3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions, and (4) hold said right-of-way inviolate for public highway purposes.
SECTION 6 - Emergency
That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves and or vetoes the same.