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-62-8.57 Urban Paving Project, PID 105506.
The aforementioned project encompasses resurfacing those portions of Harrisburg Pike (U.S. 62) located within the Columbus corporate boundaries between 300 feet south of Hyde Road and 100 feet north of Belmead Avenue, including pavement repair and pavement markings, lying within the City of Columbus.
Ordinance 2766-2018 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.
ODOT requires the City's share of the project cost to be deposited with them prior to ODOT bidding the project. The final cost to the City may vary based on the results of the competitive bidding process administered by ODOT.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $172,680.00 is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704, within the Department of Public Service. It is necessary to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget to align budget authority with the proper project.
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 FRA-62-8.57 Urban Paving Project, PID 105506; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of up to $172,680.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($172,680.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes to resurface a portion of Harrisburg Pike (U.S. 62) between Hyde Road and Belmead Avenue...
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