Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service 1) to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the FRA-70-12.68 project, PID 77372 and 2) to execute a maintenance agreement with ODOT relative to this project.
The aforementioned effort, which is slated to commence in the summer of 2023, encompasses rebuilding I-70 E from the I-71 confluence to High Street, including replacing the structures over the Scioto River and the Norfolk Southern and CSX railroad tracks and the structures carrying 3rd Street, 4th Street, and High Street over I-70.
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 has yet to be determined as the preliminary cost estimate is still being finalized; however, the City agrees to be responsible for any construction costs not supported by ODOT. Legislation authorizing the requisite 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-70-12.68 project, PID 77372; to authorize the execution of a maintenance agreement between the City of Columbus, Department Director and the Ohio Department of Transportation relative to the FRA-70-12.68 project, PID 77372; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) proposes rebuilding the stretch of I-70 E from the I-71 confluence to High Street and performing other associated...
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