Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) annually accepts applications to fund projects using Highway Safety Program funds. The Safety Program Committee has reviewed the applications submitted previously and has made decisions on funding projects. These grants require a 10% local match.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects, accept and expend grant funds, and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed. Matching funds will be in the form of design contracts, right of way acquisition, and/ or construction contracts that will be submitted for Council's approval.
2. AWARDED PROJECTS
The Department of Public Service has received notification of grant awards for the following projects:
FRA-317-12.96 Hamilton Road and Livingston Avenue - Various intersection improvements. This project has been approved for $229,062 in Construction funds for FY 2018.
FRA-317-11.01 Various intersection improvements including adding a southbound lane from the I-70 interchange to Refugee Road. This project has been approved for $260,000 in right of way funds for FY 2017; and $1,574,000 in Construction funds for FY 2019.
FRA-CR26-1.90 Reconstruct the signal and add eastbound and southbound right-turn lanes at Georgesville and Hall Road. This project has been approved for $72,000 in PE-ENV funds for FY 2017; $36,000 in Design funds for FY 2018; $159,300 in ROW for FY 2019; and $756,900 in Construction funds for FY 2020.
FRA-CR-75-4.45 to 4.65-Cleveland Avenue - Intersection improvements at Cleveland Avenue and SR 161 in Columbus. This project has been approved for $340,000 in Construction funds for FY 2019.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be approved in the form of design contracts, right of way acquisition, and/or construction contracts that will be submitted for Council's approval.
4. EMERGENCY DES...
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