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 DEL-Gemini Parkway Extension, PID 95706, construction project, which includes an extension of Gemini Parkway from Orion Place to Worthington Road, including reconstruction of the intersection at East Powell Road.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in Autumn 2015, and conclude in Winter 2017.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $8.0 million. Columbus’ estimated contribution may be up to $4.5 million paid for out of Development TIF Funds; 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 DEL-Gemini Parkway Extension, PID 95706 construction project and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to extend Gemini Parkway from Orion Place to Worthington Road, including reconstruction of the intersection at East Powell Road; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to grant consent at the earliest possible time 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:
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated d...
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