Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
The following legislation authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the construction of public improvements in the vicinity of North Broadway and Olentangy River Road. This project consists of several phases that will be performed, including but not limited to: Ohio Health-Ramp 6C Removal CIP 441759 100000, (3386 E); Ohio Health-Project Diagnosis CIP 441752 100000 (3401 E); Ohio Health-Interchange Project 1 CIP 441753 100000 (3402 E); Ohio Health-Interchange Project 2 CIP 441754 100000 (3439 E); West North Broadway at Ohio Health Boulevard CIP 441757 100000 (3403 E); Ohio Health Boulevard CIP 441756 100000 (3391 E); Ohio Health-East-West Road CIP 441758 100000 (3406 E); and Ohio Health-Olentangy River Road SUP CIP 441755 100000 (3405 E) (collectively known as “Project”).
The Department of Public service is engaged in the OhioHealth Redevelopment Project. The project involves a major redevelopment of existing public right-of-way as portions of State Route 315 right-of-way will be reconfigured, including the removal of an existing northbound interchange ramp and the addition of a new southbound ramp. Pavement, sidewalks, shared use paths and utilities will be constructed on Olentangy River Road, West North Broadway, Thomas Lane, and two local roadways that connect Olentangy River Road to West North Broadway through the development area.
The Department of Public service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right of way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $250,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Improvements Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for t...
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