Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the FRA-161-5.77 Urban Paving Project, PID 106081.
The aforementioned project encompasses resurfacing a portion of SR-161 between the Dublin/Columbus corporation line and Olentangy River Road and is slated to commence in spring 2019.
The ODOT Urban Paving Initiative requires the local municipality to contribute of 20% of the total cost of the surface treatment for the portion of the project located within its corporation limits. Additionally, the local municipality is required to contribute 100% of the cost of non-surface related items such as curbs, gutters, utility relocation expenses, and partial- and full-depth pavement repairs. Based upon initial cost estimates, the preliminary projection of the City’s contribution to the project is $304,718.10, which is subject to change once final plans are developed and quantity splits are determined.
ODOT will ask the City to approve final legislation for the project at a later date. At that time, the Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval to encumber and expend funds to support the local share of associated construction costs.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City has agreed to contribute $304,718.10 toward the aforementioned project based on initial cost estimates, which are subject to change; however, funding is not needed for that purpose at this time. Payment to ODOT shall be authorized under a separate ordinance.
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 Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the resurfacing of State Route 161 between the Dublin/Columbus corporation line and Olentangy River Road; and to declar...
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