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 Roadway - Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315 project.
The aforementioned project encompasses the construction of two new roadways, Reach Boulevard and Generations Pass, and the widening of the SR-315 North Exit Ramp to Goodale Street to accommodate new turn lanes at that intersection.
Pursuant to the aforementioned accord with ODOT, the Department of Public Service shall receive Jobs & Commerce Economic Development Program funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 toward construction and inspection costs associated with the improvements to SR 315.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City to accept the funding from ODOT. A separate ordinance authorizing the encumbrance and expenditure of capital funds representing the local share of anticipated construction costs will be put forth for Council consideration at a later date.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to prevent unnecessary delays in the construction of needed capital improvements.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with and to accept funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation to support the construction of improvements to the SR-315 North Exit Ramp to Goodale Street as part of the Roadway - Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service proposes to construct, or to cause the construction of, the Roadway - Reach Boulevard & Generations Pass and SR 315 project, which encompasses the construction of two new roadways, Reach Boulevard and Generations Pass, and the widening of the SR-315 North Exit Ramp to Goodale Street to accommodate new turn lanes at that intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Departme...
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