Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This resolution declares support for an application by the Department of Public Service to the insight2050 Technical Assistance Program, administered by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
Insight2050 is a collaborative initiative designed to help Central Ohio communities proactively plan for projected development and population growth over the next 30+ years. The technical assistance program offers community and transportation planning assistance to MORPC members through a competitive application process.
The Department of Public Service, acting through the Director of Public Service or a designee, intends to request MORPC technical assistance in furtherance of the development of a Speed Management and Traffic Calming Framework to proactively identify, prioritize, and address speeding concerns, and is required to furnish a resolution of support with its formal application.
2. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the submission and receipt of required documentation by the specified application deadline.
Title
To authorize and support an application by the Department of Public Service for technical assistance from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission in furtherance of the development of a Speed Management and Traffic Calming Framework; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is accepting applications for the insight2050 Technical Assistance Program which offers community and transportation planning assistance to MORPC members through a competitive application process; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service wishes to apply for said technical assistance for development of Speed Management and Traffic Calming Framework policies to proactively identify, prioritize, and address speeding concerns which impact quality of life, public health, traffic safety, and mode choice in the Central Ohio region (the “project”); and
WHEREAS, a Resolution of Support from City Council is required by MORPC as part of the project application; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the adoption of this Resolution to facilitate the submission and receipt of required documentation by the specified application deadline; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service, or designee of the Department of Public Service, be and hereby is authorized to apply to the insight2050 Technical Assistance Program programmed by MORPC for the Speed Management and Traffic Calming Framework to proactively identify, prioritize, and address speeding concerns which impact quality of life, public health, traffic safety, and mode choice in the Central Ohio growing region.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution authorizes the aforesaid application and does not obligate the Department of Public Service to expend City funds.
SECTION 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after adoption if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.