Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for resurfacing and associated ADA Curb Ramp improvements throughout the City. To expedite the right-of-way acquisition process, the following legislation establishes a contingency fund in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and acquire such parcels as they are identified.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Government Build America Bonds Fund to establish the needed contingency fund that will be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire miscellaneous small parcels of right of way needed for the successful completion of various projects throughout the City. An amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to establish sufficient authority for the proper project number.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so establishment of the necessary monies can proceed without delay allowing for acquisition-related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels.
Title
To amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Auditor to transfer funds within the Government Build America Bonds Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and expend those funds necessary to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Department of Public Service frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, a contingency fund in the amount of $50,000.00 is needed to be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire profession...
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