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 coordinated with ODOT's schedule.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated contribution by Nationwide Children's Hospital for this project is $1,500,000.00.
Title
To authorize 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; to provide a refund to Nationwide Children's Hospital, if necessary, after the project is complete and final accounting is done; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, this ordinance 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; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Nationwide Children's Hospital in order for the project to be completed on schedule; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service is authorized 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.
SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the mayor, or ten days after passage if the mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.