Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for the Livingston Avenue Phase C - Fifth Street to Kennedy Drive project, to accept an initial deposit from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to accept additional deposits as necessary, to execute agreement modifications as necessary, and, if necessary, to provide a refund to Nationwide Children’s Hospital after the project is complete and final accounting is done.
This project scope consists of roadway improvements to Livingston Avenue from the eastern property line extended of parcel #10140847 (Livingston Methodist Episcopal Church) to Kennedy Drive. The project will reconstruct and widen the roadway. In addition, the project will widen Grant Avenue to accommodate a second southbound left turn lane at Livingston Avenue will receive the road from Livingston Avenue to the southern limit of the approach slab of the bridge over I-70/I-71. Additional improvements include bike lanes, curb extensions where parking is permitted, new sidewalks, intersection upgrades, streetscape improvements. Additionally, the project includes installing new storm sewer and street lighting and relocating all aerial utilities underground.
The Director of the Department of Public Service will enter into an original agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for this project. If the cost of work is greater than the estimate, the Director shall enter into a contract modification for the additional cost and Nationwide Children’s Hospital shall make an additional deposit. If the cost of work is less than the estimated amount, the Director shall refund money to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
2. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting emergency designation for this measure in order to allow for immediate execution of agreements. This project is related to the I70/I71 Interchange project and work must be coor...
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