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-IR70-12.68 (Project 4R and Livingston Avenue Phase A) project, PID 105523.
The aforementioned project, slated to commence in spring 2020 and to conclude in summer 2023, encompasses the reconstruction of portions of I-70/71 eastbound/northbound and the rehabilitation of two I-70 bridges over SR315.
ODOT will ask the City to approve final legislation for the project at a later date. Funds were previously encumbered for this project when Council approved Ordinance 2066-2019.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The local share of construction costs is projected to be $5,300,000.00 based on initial cost estimates, which are subject to change. ODOT requires this amount to be deposited with them after the passage of final legislation and before ODOT will bid the project. Frequently the turnaround time given to provide funding to ODOT for the City cost share portion of a project cannot be met, forcing a delay in the construction schedule while bidding is postponed awaiting the City deposit. Funding to pay ODOT the deposit for this project was authorized under Ordinance 2066-2019 and the funds have been placed on an auditor's certificate to prevent a delay in the bidding of this 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 grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-IR70-12.68 (Project 4R and Livingston Avenue Phase A) project, PID 105523; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to reconstruct portions of I-70/71 eastbound/northbound and rehabilitate two I-70 bridges over SR315; and
WHEREAS, the afo...
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