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 the FRA-161-5.77 project, PID 101775, the purpose of which is to perform a study of the SR-161 corridor through Linworth Road. Potential improvements to be studied include a grade separation with the railroad, roadway widening, pedestrian and bikeway facilities and various safety improvements.
ODOT will ask the City to approve final legislation for the project at a later date prior to the anticipated start of the project in summer 2016. At that time, ODOT shall request a financial contribution from the City for the project. That expenditure will be authorized under a separate ordinance.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of the project is $600,000.00, with the City contributing $270,000.00 toward that effort. Payment to ODOT shall be authorized under a separate ordinance.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned project schedule and promote highway safety.
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 FRA-161-5.77 project, PID 101775 project, the purpose of which is to perform a study of the SR-161 corridor through Linworth Road; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to perform a study of the SR-161 corridor through Linworth Road. Potential improvements to be studied include a grade separation with the railroad, roadway widening, pedestrian and bikeway facilities and various safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize consent and cooperation for this project in order to maintain the scheduled established by the Ohio De...
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