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-US40-15.27 Urban Paving project, PID 106274.
The aforementioned effort, which is slated to commence in the summer of 2022, encompasses resurfacing a portion U.S. 40 (East Broad Street), in the vicinity of the structure over Alum Creek to Westland Avenue, and associated work, including partial pavement repair.
ODOT will ask the City to approve final legislation for the project at a later date. At that time, the Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval to encumber and expend funds to support the local share of associated construction costs.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The local share of construction costs is projected to be $137,841.60 based on initial cost estimates, which are subject to change; however, funding is not needed for that purpose at this time. Payment to ODOT shall be authorized under a separate ordinance at a later time.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to maintain the project schedule established by ODOT 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-US40-15.27 Urban Paving project, PID 106274; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes resurfacing a portion of U.S. 40 (East Broad Street), in the vicinity of the structure over Alum Creek to Westland Avenue, and performing other associated work, including partial pavement repair; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned project is located within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and to agree to cooperate with the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-US40-15...
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