Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The following ordinance authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division to contract for professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire additional rights of way necessary to complete the Signals-Columbus Traffic System Phase F project within the Columbus Metropolitan area.
The City of Columbus is engaged in the Signals-Columbus Traffic System Phase F project consisting of migrating intersections and cameras to the new traffic signal system on new fiber optic cable. Intersection data and camera feed exchange will occur with other local agencies in the region. This project will also expand the Smart Columbus Connected Vehicle Environment (CVE) along some of the corridors.
The cost to acquire the right-of-way needed to complete the project is estimated at $250,000.00. If the cost to acquire the needed right-of-way should exceed this estimate, additional legislation will be submitted to Council requesting the needed funding.
The Department of Public service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $250,000.00 are budgeted, available, and appropriated for this project in Fund 7704, the Streets & Highways Bond Fund, Project P540007 - 100060 (TSI - Columbus Traffic Signal System Ph F).
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide necessary right-of-way acquisition funding and prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service's Capital Improvement Program to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Office to contract for professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way necessary to complete the Signals-Columbus Traffic System Phase F project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $250,000.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fun...
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