Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute amendments No. 13 and No. 14 to an existing agreement with The State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the purchase of electrical energy to operate highway lighting and signs and for the maintenance of highway lighting. The agreement provides for annual renewals on July 1st. The amendments will each extend the agreement for one additional year pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
It is necessary to renew the agreement and extend the contract term for a period of one (1) year with amendment No. 13, to allow for the billing of charges, from July 1, 2018 to and including June 30, 2019. Although a new agreement with ODOT is in the works, it does not appear that it will be finalized in time for ODOT’s schedule; therefore, it is necessary to process amendment No. 14 to renew the agreement and extend the contract term for a period of one (1) year to allow for the billing of charges from July 1, 2019 to and including June 30, 2020.
ODOT owns highway lights on Interstate Routes 270, 70, 71, 670 and a portion of 315. Under the existing agreement, the city supplies, and ODOT purchases, electrical energy to operate certain highway lighting and signs, and the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power provides routine and preventive maintenance for ODOT for lights located on Interstate Routes 70, 71, 670 and portions of 315. ODOT maintains the lights on Interstate Route 270.
SUPPLIER: State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Transportation - (31-6402047), DAX #006219.
FISCAL IMPACT: The revenue provided to the Division of Power in accordance with this agreement is approximately $986,278.44 for the year 2018 - 2019 and $754,419.60 for the year 2019 - 2020.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency measure so that there is no interruption in the maintenance of highway lighting.
Title
To authorize the Di...
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