Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FEDERAL FUNDS THROUGH THE MUNICIPAL BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DILLMAN DRIVE BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The City applied for and was awarded federal funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Municipal Bridge Program for the replacement of the Dillman Drive Bridge. ODOT is requesting written acceptance of the awarded funds.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City applied for and was awarded $529,029 in federal funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT’s) Municipal Bridge Program for the replacement of the Dillman Drive Bridge. This grant program is utilizing Toll Revenue Credits to provide 95% of eligible costs. The full project cost estimate is $556,873 with the City’s 5% portion of the project estimated at $27,844.
The bridge was most recently evaluated in 2021 with the bridge deck have a rating of 4 out of 10 (considered poor, due to spalling at underside of bridge) while the foundation was rated a 7 out of 10 (considered good, only minor issues). The project will include the removal and replacement of the bridge deck only, as the foundations are rated in good condition. The project grant is eligible for both design and construction costs. Construction of the project is anticipated in late 2025 or 2026. A summary of the estimated project costs is as follows:
Design, Geotech and Environmental Permitting = $75,000
Construction with Contingency = $419,723
Construction Management & Inspection = $62,150
Total Project Estimated Cost = $556,873
ODOT has requested written approval by the City accepting the funds by December 16, 2022. An emergency clause has been added to this legislation in order to meet ODOT’s schedule for the City to provide written acceptance of the funding.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - ODOT requires the legislation no later than December 16, 2022.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends the Council accepts Federal Funds through the Municipal Bridge Program. We are also requesting an emergency clause due to ODOT’s deadline.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer