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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO LPA AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FRA-270-36.94; TO REHABILITATE A SECTION OF I-270 FROM HAMILTON ROAD TO BROAD STREET; PID NUMBER 86067.
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WHEREAS, ODOT has identified the need for major rehabilitation on I-270 from 0.36 miles west of Hamilton Road to 0.92 miles South of Broad Street; and
WHEREAS, work will include pavement, bridges, guardrail, sign, lighting and drainage; and
WHEREAS, the City (LPA) gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications and estimates as approved by the Director.
The City agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of those features requested by the City which are not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration.
Section 2. The LPA agrees to acquire and/or make available to ODOT, in accordance with current State and Federal regulations, all necessary right-of-way required for the described project. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs. The LPA agrees to be responsible for all utility accommodation, relocation, and reimbursement and agrees that all such accommodations, relocations, and reimbursements shall comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
Section 3. Upon completion of the described project, unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the described project in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, 23 USC 116; (2) provide ample financial provisions, as necessary, for the maintenance of the described project; (3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions; and (4) hold said right-of-way inviolate for public highway purposes.
Section 4. That the Mayor is hereby authorized on behalf of the city to enter into contract with the Director of Transportation necessary to complete the above described project.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.