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Fniin Nu '004:, Rrso/ulinu Nn. 06-08 Pa.csec( ?0 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT IN OBTAINING $750,000 TO ASSIST IN ADVANCING THE WIDENING OF THE DUBLIN CORRIDOR, U.S. 33 FROM POST ROAD TO I-270 IN DUBLIN, OHIO WHEREAS, the I-270/U.S. 33 Corridor in Dublin, Ohio, (the "Dublin Corridor") plays a critical role in the movement of goods and people throughout Central Ohio; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Corridor will play an increasingly important role in the future as new jobs come to the region through, among others, the development of the Central Ohio Innovation Center; the expansion of Cardinal Health headquarters; and the opening of Dublin Methodist Hospital; and WHEREAS, these new developments will generate at least 2,250 new jobs for the City of Dublin and State of Ohio within the next decade; and WHEREAS, U.S. 33 is identified as a "Macro Corridor" by the Ohio Department of Transportation, designating it as a main artery for advancing Ohio's economy; and WHEREAS, U.S. 33 is among the top ten highways in Ohio that carry 80 percent of all truck traffic in Ohio; and WHEREAS, U.S. 33 from Post Road to I-270 in Dublin was identified as one of the most hazardous freeway sections in the 2006 Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission/Ohio Department of Transportation I-270/U.S. 33 Northwest Freeway study area; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Corridor and its connection to I-270 is a critical chokepoint for the 20,000 trucks per day that move freight through and within the region; and WHEREAS, Dublin has committed nearly $58 million of City funds to the expansion of the interchange at U.S. 33 and Post Road and the improvement of the surrounding transportation network; and WHEREAS, Dublin has a long history of working closely with ODOT to pay its fair share of addressing transportation needs, and is committed to ongoing collaboration with ODOT; and WHEREAS, the federal government has a significant interest in maintaining the long-term viability of this federal highway whose Dublin segments have reached capacity, according to the I-270/U.S. 33 Northwest Freeway study; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation is focusing on the development of coordinated corridor projects to better address regional and statewide congestion as well as freight movement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, ~_ of the elected members concurring that: Section 1. Dublin respectfully requests Congressional support in obtaining $750,000 to assist in advancing the widening of the Dublin Corridor, U.S. 33 from Post Road to I-270 in Dublin, Ohio. RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS I)aytoi~L~~c~~il l31[~~~h. liiC.luiiit No Jf10d5 06-08 Page 2 Kesr~lutinn Nn. _ Puc.rc~cl _ , 20 Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage as provided under Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter. Passed this ~ day of 2008. Mayor -Presiding Officer ATTEST: ~ ~'~~~~= Clerk of Council 1 1 1 hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. D uty Clerk of Council, Dublin, O 1 1 CITY OF DUBLIN.. Office of the City Manager 5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017-1006 Phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490 Memo To: Members of City Council From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Managers~f~,.3s~ Date: January 31, 2008 Re: Resolution 06-08, Requesting Congressional Support of Federal Funding to Study US 33 Widening Summary: In 2006, the City of Dublin participated in the MORPC/ODOT I-270/US 33 Northwest Freeway Study which examined transportation issues along I-270 and US 33 through Dublin and as far north as US 42 in Union County. The study confirmed what we in Dublin are reminded of every day - the US 33 Corridor from Post Road to I-270 is extremely crowded and needs to be widened. Furthermore, the interchange at I-270 and US 33 requires major changes in order to function at an acceptable level. Because this is a major transportation and freight route both regionally and in the state of Ohio, the project should be a top priority for future funding opportunities. Although transportation funding is currently difficult to obtain from non-local sources, with the federal reauthorization of transportation fimding scheduled for 2009, now is the time for Dublin to work with our legislators in Washington to determine if monies could become available for this important project. Accordingly, we are proposing that the City Council adopt the attached resolution seeking federal monies to fund a study for the widening of US 33 between Post Road and the I-270 interchange. This is a key first step in demonstrating to our Congressional delegation that Dublin is serious about these transportation projects -- and that these projects have similar state and nationwide implication as other projects being promoted in Central Ohio. This resolution announces our desire to create a partnership with the federal government in addressing very real transportation needs on US 33 and I-270 -which play a role in the national movement of freight in addition to facilitating the creation of jobs in Central Ohio. Finally, the resolution (and letters of support we'll be gathering this spring), begins to highlight to the Governor and local stakeholders our commitment to addressing these transportation needs. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 06-08, a Resolution requesting Congressional Support in obtaining $750,000 to assist in advancing the widening of the Dublin Corridor, US 33 from Post Road to I-270 in Dublin, Ohio.