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-33-9.33 Urban Paving project, PID 93136.
The aforementioned project encompasses the resurfacing of US 33 from Fishinger Road to Trabue Road and is slated to commence in early 2018. This project is being completed as part of the ODOT Urban Paving Initiative, which requires the local municipality (Columbus) to contribute 20% of the total cost of surface treatment for the portion of the project within it corporation limits. Additionally, the City is required to contribute 100% of the cost of non-surface related items such as curbs, gutters, utility relocation, and partial and full-depth pavement repairs. Based upon initial cost estimates, the City's contribution for this project is estimated to be $41,500.00. This estimate does not include any 100% City-funded items. This is a preliminary estimate and is subject to change. Once final plans are developed and quantity splits are determined, the City will be notified of its share of the project cost. At that time, the Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval to encumber and expend funds to support the local share of estimated construction costs.
This preliminary legislation is required by ODOT to show the City supports the project. If Council approves this legislation, ODOT will develop final cost estimates. ODOT currently estimates that the cost of the entire project to be $1,200,000.00.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City has agreed to contribute $41,500.00 toward the aforementioned effort based on initial cost estimates, which are subject to change; however, funding is not needed for that purpose at this time. 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.
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