Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the FRA-70/71-12.89/14.93 Columbus Power Relocation Project, PID 103184.
ODOT is engaged in highway work on the downtown I-70/71 split project. A portion of ODOT's highway work will add new ramps to and from I-70 and I-71. The construction of the new ramps conflict with existing utility facilities the City has allowed to be installed in the area, requiring them to be relocated before ODOT can complete their ramp work. ODOT will install private utility underground ductwork in advance of the construction so the existing utility facilities can be relocated. The cost for this type of work is the responsibility of the local jurisdiction, requiring Columbus to contribute the funding needed to pay for the relocation.
Ordinance 1526-2017 authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT for the aforesaid project and noted that the encumbrance and expenditure of requisite funding would be authorized under a separate ordinance. This legislation is requesting Council's approval of that funding.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $250,000.00 is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service for this project. A transfer of cash between projects within that fund is necessary to align funding with the proper project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned project schedule and to promote highway safety.
Title
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 enter into agreements with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-70/71-12.89/14.93 project, PID 103184; to authorize the ...
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