Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) relative to 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.
Ordinance 1728-2021 authorized the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT relative to the FRA-US40-15.27 Urban Paving project, PID 106274 for the aforesaid project and noted that the encumbrance and expenditure of requisite funding would be authorized under a separate ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to enable the Department of Public Service to satisfy its administrative and financial obligations related to that effort.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of up to $100,000.00 is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service to support the local share of estimated construction costs; however, the final cost to the City may vary based on the results of the competitive bidding process administered by ODOT. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align budget authority with the proper project. It is also necessary to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to align cash with the proper project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to maintain the project schedule established by ODOT and to promote highway safety.
Title
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with...
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