Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance seeks authorization for the Director of Public Service to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with Franklin County Engineer's Office (FCEO) for up to $186,869.00 for FCEO to construct public infrastructure improvements on behalf of the City of Columbus at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Reynard Road as part of FCEO's project in the area. The project is located in the Eastmore/Walnut Ridge planning area.
The scope of improvements in Columbus' jurisdiction include installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, marked crosswalk, pedestrian signs, median refuge island, and connecting sidewalk with curb ramps.
2. FISCAL IMPACTS
Funds in the amount of $186,869.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
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To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with Franklin County Engineer's Office for up to $186,869.00 00 for FCEO to construct public infrastructure improvements on behalf of the City of Columbus at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Reynard Road and as part of FCEO's project in the area; to authorize the expenditure of $186,869.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund ($186,869.00)
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WHEREAS, FCEO shall construct public infrastructure improvements on behalf of the City of Columbus at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Reynard Road as part of FCEO's project in the area; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Department of Public Service to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with FCEO in an amount up to $186,869.00 for the construction of public infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Reynard Road; and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 0557-2015 be and is hereby amended to provide sufficient budget authority for the appropriate projects authorized within this ordinance as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / C.I.B. / Change / C.I.B. as Amended
704 / 590105-100044 / Pedestrian Safety Improvement - Rich St. Sidewalk Safe Routes to School (Voted carryover) / $125,000 / ($125,000) / $0
704 / 590105-100022 / Pedestrian Safety Improvement - Shanley Dr - Karle to Dresden (Voted carryover) / $67,243 / ($61,869) / $5,374
704 / 590105-100102 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Chatterton Road at Reynard Road Crosswalk Improvement (voted carryover) / $0 / $186,869 / $186,869
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704, as follows:
Transfer from:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 590105-100044 / Pedestrian Safety Improvement - Rich St. Sidewalk Safe Routes to School / 06-6600 / 741544/ $125,000.00
704 / 590105-100022 / Pedestrian Safety Improvement - Shanley Dr - Karle to Dresden / 06-6600 / 710522 / $61,869.00
Transfer to:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 590105-100102 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Chatterton Road at Reynard Road Crosswalk Improvement / 06-6600 / 710502 / $186,869.00
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Public Service, be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with FCEO in an amount up to $186,869.00 for the construction of public infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Reynard Road.
SECTION 4. That for the purpose of paying the cost of this contract the sum of up to $186,869.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 590105-100102 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Chatterton Road at Reynard Road Crosswalk Improvement / 06-6631 / 710502 / $186,869.00
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.