Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify an agreement with and provide additional funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support the construction of the FRA-23-15.56 (PID 88610) Indianola Avenue Bridge over Glen Echo Ravine project, located in the Near North/University Community Planning Area.
Ordinance 1057-2016 authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of ODOT relative to the aforementioned project, which encompasses the rehabilitation of the Indianola Avenue concrete arch bridge over Glen Echo Ravine. Ordinance 3328-2016 authorized the execution of an agreement between the Department of Public Service and ODOT and the expenditure of $150,000.00 in capital funds to support replacing the bridge railing with new railing mimicking the appearance of the original artifact.
The purpose of this legislation is to facilitate repair of the existing stair structure, which is located in the City right-of-way. The cost of that work is not expected to exceed $15,000.00
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $15,000.00 is available in Fund 7704 Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service for this project. An amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned construction schedule and to promote highway safety.
Title
To amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the completion of the Indianola Avenue Bridge over Glen Echo Ravine project; to authorize the expe...
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