Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) relative to FRA-33-6.15, PID 112035.
The aforementioned effort is intended to improve safety and reduce congestion at the intersection of US 33 and Hayden Run Road. Planned improvements include adding additional turn lanes, installing safety medians, and rebuilding the traffic signal at that location.
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. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
ODOT is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and intends to be solely responsible for all costs incurred during the completion of the necessary highway improvements. As such, MBE/WBE/SLBE program requirements are not applicable.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested at the behest of ODOT so as to expedite the completion of the aforementioned highway improvement project and to promote highway safety.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, State of Ohio FRA-33-6.15, PID 112035; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is administering FRA-33-6.15, PID 112035, which encompasses various improvements to the intersection of US 33 and Hayden Run Road intended to improve safety and reduce congestion at that location; and
WHEREAS, this improvement project is within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT relative to the aforementioned effort; and
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