Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with and to accept funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to support work performed as part of the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project, PID 100964.
The aforementioned effort will culminate in sidewalk installation along both sides of Duxberry Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Hamilton Avenue and along both sides of McGuffey Road from Duxberry Avenue to the terminus of the existing sidewalk just north of Clinton Street.
The Department of Public Service previously applied to ODOT to secure funding from the Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) program, which aims to improvement safety and mobility of children by encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school, to subsidize construction of the project. ODOT subsequently approved said application and awarded the City up to $492,075.00 for that purpose.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time. The grant will pay 100% of project allowable costs up to a maximum of $492,075.00. The City is responsible for any costs above the capped amount. If necessary, a separate ordinance authorizing the encumbrance and expenditure of capital funds to support any anticipated construction costs in excess of the SRTS award amount will be submitted to City Council at a later time.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the execution of requisite agreements and the receipt and acceptance of awarded SRTS program funds as soon as reasonably practicable so as to prevent unnecessary delays in the completion of the project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with and accept funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is adminis...
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