Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for the Blueprint Clintonville: Blenheim/Glencoe Integrated Solution & Acton Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, CIP 650870-100001.
This is a joint project between the Department of Public Utilities (Sanitary Sewers and Water) and the Department of Public Service. Work under this project consists of: construction of 183 bioretention basins/rain gardens and a stormwater wetland to store and treat stormwater runoff as part of the City’s Wet Weather Integrated Plan mandated by the Ohio EPA; replacing/ rehabilitating water mains; and resurfacing pavement, replacing curbs and curb ramps, on Acton Road from High Street to Indianola Avenue. See attachment “ORD 1536-2017 Information” Item no. 5 for more detailed information.
Planning Area: “Clintonville” and the project area includes: East Torrence Road, East Dunedin Road, Foster Street, Yaronia Drive North, Wynding Drive, and Milton Avenue.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
DOSD: This project will capture and treat non-point source stormwater runoff using local contractors in order to improve water quality within the Olentangy River and other receiving streams. Several public meetings were conducted to incorporate stakeholder input into the project design.
DOW: The Division of Water’s goal is to rehabilitate existing water lines that have a high break frequency, which will decrease burden on water maintenance operations and should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks. Neighborhood liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
DPS: The pavement on Acton Road has exceeded its useful life and has numerous potholes and spalled surface...
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