Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) relative to the FRA-US315-2.78 project, PID 111640.
The aforementioned effort, which is slated to commence in the fall of 2023, encompasses work to repair the US 315 Bridge over the Olentangy River, King Avenue, and 5th Avenue within the City of Columbus.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City for this project, as ODOT shall assume and bear all associated preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned construction schedule and promote highway safety.
4. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is to reimburse another government agency and as such is not an expenditure that falls under this program.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, State of Ohio relative to the repair of the US 315 Bridge over the Olentangy River, King Avenue, and 5th Avenue; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes performing general structure repair to the US 315 Bridge over the Olentangy River, King Avenue, and 5th Avenue within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT relative to the FRA-US315-2.78 project, PID 111640; and
WHEREAS, this expenditure is to reimburse another government agency and as such is not an expenditure that falls under the Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise & Small Local Business Enterprise Program; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Pub...
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