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-IR71-17.46 (Project 3B) project, PID 105453.
The aforementioned project, slated to commence in spring 2020, encompasses reconstructing I-71 from Broad Street to Long Street, replacing the Broad Street bridge over I-71, building portions of Lester Drive and Elijah Pierce Avenue, and eliminating two existing ramps.
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 $1,600,000.00 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 FRA-IR71-17.46 (Project 3B) project, PID 105453; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to construct the FRA-IR71-17.46 (Project 3B) project, which encompasses reconstructing I-71 from Broad Street to Long Street, replacing the Broad Street bridge over I-71, building portions of Lester Drive and Elijah Pierce Avenue, and eliminating two existing ramps; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned project is located within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and to agree to cooperate with the Ohio Depa...
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