Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is engaged in the Lower Olentangy Tunnel (CIP 650724-100000) Public Improvement Project (“Public Project”). The City must acquire in good faith and accept certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio (collectively, “Real Estate”) in order for DPU to complete the Public Project. Accordingly, DPU requested the City Attorney to acquire the Real Estate in good faith and contract for associated professional services (e.g. surveys, title work, appraisals, etc.) in order for DPU to timely complete the Public Project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $5,253,800.00 the General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund, Fund 6109.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency designation is not requested at this time.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to spend City funds to acquire and accept in good faith certain fee simple title and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Olentangy River Road, Columbus Ohio and contract for associated professional services in order for DPU to timely complete the Lower Olentangy Tunnel Public Improvement Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $5,253,800.00 from the General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund. ($5,253,800.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City intends to improve the sewer infrastructure in the vicinity of Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio by allowing the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to engage in the Lower Olentangy Tunnel (CIP 650724-100000) Public Improvement Project (“Public Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City intends for the City Attorney to acquire in good faith and accept the necessary fee simple title and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio (i.e. Real Estate) in order for DPU to complete the Public Project; and
WHEREAS, the City intends for the City Attorney to...
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