Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through August 13, 2018. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has approximately $30-40 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2018 through 2023.
The current round of applications will be establishing the 2020-2025 TIP as well as its long-range project listing. The TIP is composed of these component sub-programs: The Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ). MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.
In addition to funding applications for projects not previously submitted, MORPC requests the City "reauthorize" projects submitted prior to 2018 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to submit applications to TIP and to execute project agreements for approved projects. Specific projects for which applications will likely be submitted are listed within the body of this ordinance.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The TIP can fund up to eighty percent (80%) of total right-of-way and construction expenses. Preliminary engineering and design expenses are not eligible for funding, except in certain situations. No financial participation is required at this time. The expenditure of City funds will be approved in the form of design and/or construction contracts that will be submitted to City Council at a later time.
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To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program; and to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Department of Public Service. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through August 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, this is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects; and
WHEREAS, MORPC requests that the City "reauthorize" projects submitted prior to 2016 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to submit roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program and/or its component sub-programs, the Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CM/AQ) and that City Council hereby endorses applications for the following projects:
Projects currently on the TIP that require an update application:
• South Hamilton Road from 1500' south of Refugee Road to 550' north of Groves Road - Project encompasses safety improvements, including major widening (from 5 lanes to 5 lanes) and construction of a multi-use path. Anticipated construction in 2019. The current total project cost estimate is approximately $21,003,538, and the current attributable funding request is approximately $12,863,776.
• North Hamilton Road from Morse Road to Preserve Boulevard - Project encompasses major widening (adding through lanes), from 3 lanes to 5 lanes, Intersection Modification. Anticipated construction in 2019. The current total project cost estimate is approximately $25,868,471, and the current attributable funding request is approximately $19,266,191.
• Hilliard-Rome Road at Feder Road/Fisher Road - Project encompasses intersection modification and sidewalk installation. Anticipated construction in 2020. The current total project cost estimate is approximately $10,760,350, and the current attributable funding request is approximately $5,460,000.
• Refugee Road from Winchester Pike to Hamilton Road - Project encompasses the construction of sidewalks and multi-use path. Anticipated construction in 2020. Approximately, the current total project cost estimate is $5,846,132, and the current attributable funding request is $3,848,113.
• Cassady Avenue from CSX Railroad to north of East 7th Avenue - Project encompasses minor widening (from 2 lanes to 3 lanes) and intersection modification. Anticipated construction in 2023. Approximately, the current total project cost estimate is $9,647,158, and the current attributable funding request is $6,525,570.
• East Broad Street from I-270 to Outerbelt Street - Project encompasses major widening (from 5 lanes to 7 lanes) and intersection modification. Anticipated construction in 2023. Anticipated construction in 2023. Approximately, the current total project cost estimate is $15,193,539, and the current attributable funding request is $8,026,222.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 2D) - Project encompasses major widening and interchange modification. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $4,439,483. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $1,538,050; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $1,538,050.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 3) - Project encompasses sidewalk installation/modification and bridge replacement. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $12,512,403. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $6,214,642; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $1,160,772.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 3B) - Project encompasses major widening and construction of a new roadway. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $7,227,065. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $3,814,883; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $1,468,628.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 4A/4H) - Project encompasses major widening (adding through lanes) and interchange modification. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $16,769,113. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $10,205,323; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $3,285,152.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 4B) - Project encompasses major widening and bridge replacement. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $21,954,488. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $11,581,510; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $1,260,586.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Phase 4R) - Project encompasses Major widening (adding through lanes) and interchange modification. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $13,498,988. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $4,103,076; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $5,178,678.
• I-70/I-71 Innerbelt (Project 6R) - Project encompasses major widening and interchange modification. The current total cost estimate for the project’s enhancements (including bridge, wall, and urban avenue enhancements) is approximately $2,244,213. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is contributing approximately $550,000; and the current attributable funding request is approximately $130,760.
Potential projects that require a complete application:
• Brice Road -- Project encompasses interchange modification and is part of ODOT’s Far East Freeway Study. Anticipated construction in 2025. Total project cost estimate is approximately $51,700,000. The project will be funded primarily by ODOT. The total attributable funding request is approximately $13,000,000.
• Sancus Road from Wellingshire Boulevard to Lazelle Road - Anticipated construction in 2025. The total project cost estimate is approximately $11,271,500; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $8,017,200.
• Avery Road, from Hayden Run Road to Tuttle Crossing Boulevard - Anticipated construction in 2024. The total project cost estimate is approximately $13,584,624; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $9,939,860.
• Columbus Traffic Signal System (CTSS) Phase F - Project encompasses multiple locations. Anticipated construction in 2022. The total project cost estimate is approximately $12,915,000; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $9,130,000.
• Cassady Avenue, Phase 2 - Seventh Avenue to Demonye Road - Anticipated construction in 2024. The total project cost estimate is approximately $14,802,418; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $10,195,482.
• Dublin-Granville Road (SR-161), Phase 1 - Maple Canyon Avenue to Cleveland Avenue -Anticipated construction in 2023. The total project cost estimate is approximately $10,260,000; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $7,368,000.
• Hudson Street - I-71 to Cleveland Avenue - Anticipated construction in 2023. The total project cost estimate is approximately $12,350,000; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $9,040,000.
• Central Avenue - Broad Street to McKinley Avenue - Anticipated construction in 2025. The total project cost estimate is approximately $5,347,413; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $3,737,210.
• Traffic Signal Infrastructure Replacement - Project encompasses multiple locations. Anticipated construction in 2022. The total project cost estimate is approximately $1,730,000; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $1,460,000.
• Sullivant Avenue - Brinker Avenue to Glenwood Avenue - Anticipated construction in 2023. The total project cost estimate is approximately $3,019,663; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $2,044,530.
• Livingston Avenue - Castlegate Road to Woodcrest Road - Anticipated construction in 2023. The total project cost estimate is approximately $4,715,691; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $3,192,160.
• Concrete Bus Pad Upgrades, Phase A - Project encompasses multiple locations in the Downtown District. Anticipated construction in 2022. The total project cost estimate is approximately $2,191,983; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $1,483,803.
• Kenny Road Shared Use Path - Kinnear Road to Ackerman Road - Anticipated construction in 2025. The total project cost estimate is approximately $4,224,900; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $2,885,360.
• McKinley Avenue Shared Use Path, Phase 1 - Harper Road to 5th Avenue - Anticipated construction in 2025. The total project cost estimate is approximately $5,563,150; and the total attributable funding request is approximately $3,903,040.
SECTION 2. That project additions and substitutions are at the discretion of the Director of Public Service based upon the feasibility of the applications being approved through the scoring process.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to execute project agreements for approved projects.
SECTION 4. That, in regard to any and all projects for which funding is approved within the context of this application process, the City will assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of construction within its corporate limits minus the portion eligible for federal and state participation, maintain the improvements in accordance with the provisions of the statutes relating thereto, and make ample financial and other provisions for such maintenance.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.