Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. (“CSXT”) in association with the Hayden Run Boulevard-Phase 2 roadway extension project.
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is engaged in the Hayden Run Boulevard, Phase 2 Roadway Improvements Project, C.I.P. No. 771009-100000. The project objectives are to extend Hayden Run Boulevard from its current eastern terminus, eastward to Avery Road and widen Avery Road north and south of the extension of Hayden Run Boulevard. The project takes place in the Hayden Run Community Planning Area (CPA 1).
Improvements include: Hayden Run Boulevard roadway will cross the CSX railroad line via a grade separated bridge overpass. A shared use path will be installed on the north side of the roadway and a sidewalk will be installed on the south side. Street lighting will be installed. Hayden Run Boulevard will be installed with combined curb and gutter, along with storm sewer inlets and accompanying storm sewer piping. Raised concrete medians are to be constructed to the east and west of the railroad crossing. Traffic control (signage and pavement markings) will be installed. A new traffic signal installation will be installed at the intersection with Avery Road. Street trees will be provided.
Avery Road will be widened from 625 feet south of Hayden Run Boulevard to 590 feet north of Hayden Run Boulevard. A 2 foot wide full depth paved shoulder and a 4 foot wide turf shoulder will be provided. The existing ditch lines will be regraded. Catch basins and storm sewer piping will be installed. Traffic control (signage and pavement markings) will be installed. A new traffic signal installation will be installed at the new intersection with Hayden Run Boulevard.
It is necessary to transfer and appropriate funds between Fund 4450 Hayden Run South TIF and Fund 7767 Hayden Run South TIF Capital Fund fo...
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