Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Department of Public Service, acting through its Director, to reimburse the Department of Public Utilities for the cost of construction administration and inspection services relative to work performed on behalf of the Department of Public Service during the completion of the Harrington Ct. Area Water Line Improvements Project and the Thomas Lane Area Water Line Improvements, Phase 2 Project.
The aforementioned efforts originally encompassed the installation and replacement of multiple water mains and lines in the Northland and Olentangy West Columbus communities. The Department of Public Utilities subsequently agreed to incorporate additional asphalt and concrete pavement restoration, resurfacing, and curb work requested by the Department of Public Service into those projects.
Pursuant to Ordinance 2128-2020 and Ordinance 2318-2020, the Department of Public Service contributed funding in the amount of $870,127.32 to support the construction costs incurred during the completion of the aforementioned improvements. However, those appropriations did not account for DPS’ share of anticipated construction administration and inspection costs. Rather than estimate inspection costs that would need to be paid by both departments, it was decided the Department of Public Utilities would fund inspection for all of the work and the Department of Public Service would reimburse Public Utilities the actual inspection costs incurred for the work performed on behalf of Public Service.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $133,528.01 is available within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service to support this expenditure. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned expenditure. Funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to enable the De...
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