Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to accept contributions from the Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department (Franklin County) relative to the construction of various public infrastructure improvements in the Near East and Northeast areas of Columbus.
The Intersection Improvements - Stelzer Road at Easton Way project encompasses widening Stelzer Road to include a second northbound right turn lane at Easton Way and widening the entrance ramp from eastbound Easton Way to southbound I-270 to include a second lane. The Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Morse Road Phase 1 - Seward Street to Stygler Road project encompasses widening and resurfacing Morse Road and the I-270 interchange ramps to add additional through and turn lanes and constructing a shared use path on the south side of Morse Road from Seward Street to L-Brands driveway. Franklin County has agreed to support the completion of the aforementioned projects, which are being administered by the Department of Public Service.
2. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting this ordinance be considered as an emergency measure in order to allow for immediate execution of agreements necessary to facilitate the construction of these public improvements in a timely manner.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Franklin County will deposit up to $2,000,000.00 with the City to fund costs incurred during the completion of the aforementioned capital improvement projects.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and accept funding from the Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department relative to the Intersection Improvements - Stelzer Road at Easton Way project and the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Morse Road Phase 1 - Seward Street to Stygler Road project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department...
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