Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance provides $234,615.00 to prevent inspection deficits for Capital Improvement Programs within the Departments of Public Service, and Development.
Construction Inspection funding is normally authorized in construction legislation and available throughout the project. The amount for inspection is generally estimated by taking a percentage of the construction cost. Occasionally the funds set-up for this estimated cost are not sufficient to cover the inspection of the project through completion due to project unforeseen conditions, weather, construction change orders, etc. It is then necessary to request additional funding for the remaining inspection costs. Inspection Funding for the following projects makes up this $234,615.00:
Department of Development
Misc. Economic Development - Weinland Park $ 2,500.00
Downtown Streetscapes LeVeque Tower $ 5,000.00
Total $ 7,500.00
Department of Public Service
Division of Infrastructure Management
Bikeway Development- Spot and Miscellaneous Improvements $ 30,000.00
Bikeway Development - Bike Hitches Racks & Shelters $ 7,500.00
Bikeway Development-Markings/Signage/Spot Improvements $ 2,500.00
Total $ 40,000.00
Division of Traffic Management
Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide 2013 $105,000.00
Bridge Rehabilitation - Ohio Center Way $ 33,000.00
Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2013 $ 15,000.00
Total $153,000.00
Division of Design and Construction
Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 1 $ 21,615.00
Town Street Curb Extensions $ 12,500.00
Total $ 34,115.00
Total Needed = $234,615.00
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for these expenses is available within the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. An amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIG...
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