Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with and to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and to administer said grant funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of that award, and to refund any unused funds to grantor after the grant period ends if final accounting determines a refund is owed. A separate ordinance will be submitted to Council to expend awarded grant funds and to encumber and expend necessary City funds in connection with the Intersection - SR 161 at Karl Road FRA-SR 161-12.04 project, PID 110436.
The aforementioned project encompasses the reconstruction of Karl Road and the installation of a concrete median and mini-roundabout. Other improvements include upgrading the signal at SR 161, new curb and gutter, sidewalk, lighting, and drainage.
In connection with the Highway Safety Inspection Program, ODOT awarded the City up to $2,210,000.00 to pay for right of way and planned improvements. ODOT will pay 100% of the cost of the right of way acquisition and construction improvements, with the City assuming responsibility for any enhancements beyond what ODOT considers necessary for the project. The City will also pay for post construction BMPs costs associated with the project to be submitted to council at a later time.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time; a separate ordinance authorizing the expenditure of funds to support anticipated right or way and construction costs will be submitted to City Council at a later date.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to prevent unnecessary delays in the completion of the aforementioned project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation and to accept and expend funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the Intersection - SR161 at Karl Rd FRA-SR 161-12.04 project, PID 110436; to authorize th...
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