Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through August 15, 2016. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has up to $50 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2016 through 2021.
The current round of applications will be establishing the 2018-2023 TIP, as well as its long-range project listing. The Transportation Improvement Program is composed of these component sub-programs: The Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ). MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.
In addition to funding applications for projects not previously submitted, MORPC requests the City to "reauthorize" projects submitted prior to 2016 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects. Specific projects for which applications will likely be submitted are listed within the body of this ordinance. It also authorizes the expenditure of awarded grant funds and the return of unused grant funds if any should remain at the end of the grant.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The TIP can fund up to eighty percent (80%) of total right-of-way and construction expenses. Preliminary engineering and design expenses are not eligible for funding, except in certain situation. No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be expended within design and/or construction contracts that will be submitted in advance to City Council for approval.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement p...
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