Title
A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOWING GRASS WITHIN THE INTERSTATE 480 RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF HUDSON LIMITS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Transportation requires local consent legislation allowing its maintenance department to perform periodic grass cutting and right of way (ROW) maintenance work within the corporate limits of any municipality that the interstate transects.
Body
Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation I480 highway maintenance the State requires City of Hudson consent legislation to allow grass mowing in the ROW of I480 that is within the City of Hudson corporate limits. The state shall assume and bear 100% of the costs for such maintenance activities. Attached is a map indicating the extent of the proposed maintenance activities within the City of Hudson's corporate limits.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council grant formal approval to the Ohio Department of Transportation for the ROW maintenance and grass cutting along the portions of I480 within the City's corporate limits.
Submitted by,
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Director of Public Works