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) relative to the FRA-161-5.77 Urban Paving Project, PID 106081.
The aforementioned project, which will commence this summer, encompasses resurfacing a portion of SR-161 between Sawmill Road and Olentangy River Road and between Proprieters Road and Huntley Road/Sinclair Road. The work will also include drainage and utilty work along with pavement markings.
Ordinance 2366-2018 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.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $313,286.00 was budgeted and is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704, within the Department of Public Service to support the local share of estimated construction costs; however, the final cost to the City may vary based on the results of the competitive bidding process administered by ODOT.
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 enter into agreements with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the resurfacing of SR-161; to authorize the expenditure of up to $313,286.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($313,286.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes to resurface a portion of SR-161 between Sawmill Road and Olentangy River Road and between Proprieters Road and Huntley Road/Sinclair Road; and
WHEREAS, this improvement project is located within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2366-2018 authorized the Director of Public Service...
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