Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Franklin County Engineer's Office for construction of a 24-inch water main along Fisher Road and Hague Avenue during the County's road improvements project at said streets, in an amount up to $1,320,000.00.
The City of Columbus Water Distribution Engineering Section identified a need to install a new 24-inch water main in this area to reinforce its ability to deliver water to the northwest part of the City. By partnering with the Franklin County Engineer's office, this water line was constructed with less inconvenience to the public and at a lower cost than if both jobs were bid and constructed separately.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: By installing this water main during Franklin County's project, there was a reduction to the impact to traffic and pedestrians. By reducing the traffic impact, there was limited idling by vehicles. The City of Columbus saved the expense of the surface restoration by allowing Franklin County to complete the installation as part of the County's project.
3. BID INFORMATION: The Franklin County Engineer's Office contracted with Shelly and Sands, Inc. Construction began July 9, 2013. All water main work has been completed within the project.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: Franklin County Engineer's Office: 31-6400067/033 (Governmental Entity)
5. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund will be necessary as well as an amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Franklin County Engineer's Office for construction of a 24-inch water main along Fisher Road and Hague Avenue as part of a Franklin County road improvement project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $1,320,000.00 from the Water Works Enlargeme...
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