Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute an amendment to an existing agreement with The State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the purchase of electrical energy to operate highway lighting and signs and for the maintenance of highway lighting. The amendment will extend the agreement for one additional year pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
ODOT owns highway lights on Interstate Routes 270, 70, 71, 670 and a portion of 315. Under the existing agreement, the city supplies and ODOT purchases electrical energy to operate certain highway lighting and signs, and the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power provides routine and preventive maintenance for ODOT for lights located on Interstate Routes 70, 71, 670 and portions of 315. ODOT maintains the lights on Interstate Route 270. The agreement provides for annual renewals on July 1st. This amendment will renew the agreement and extend the contract term for one (1) year from July 1, 2015 to and including June 30, 2016.
COMPANY: State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Transportation - (31-6402047-089)
FISCAL IMPACT: The revenue provided to the Division of Power in accordance with this agreement is approximately $860,600.00 per year.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that there is no interruption in the maintenance of highway lighting.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute an amendment to an agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, to allow the City's Division of Power to supply electrical energy for certain highway lighting and signs; to provide routine and preventative maintenance on highway lights for a period of one (1) year; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
Body
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) owns highway lights on Interstate Routes 270, 70, 71, 670 and a portion of 315; and
WHEREAS, the existing Agreement...
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