42-09 ResolutionRECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Resolutio~~ No.
Inc.. Form No. 300x5
42-09
Passed
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DISTRICT 3
INTEGRATING COMMITTEE OF THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS
COMMISSION AND TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIOl~' FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING GRANT AND/OR LOAN FUNDS
THROUGH THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM/ STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE EMERALD PARKWAY PHASE 8 -RIVERSIDE
DRIVE TO BILLINGSLEY CREEK PROJECT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2K of the Ohio Constitution, the State of
Ohio is authorized to issue bonds and other obligations of the state for the purpose of
financing public infrastructure capital improvements of political subdivisions as designated
by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 164.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, the District Three
Public Works Integrating Committee has been created to accept, evaluate and recommend
applications for state financing of capital infc-astructure improvement projects of political
subdivisions in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 164.05 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Public Works
Commission has been created to accept and approve applications for state financing of
capital infrastructure improvement projects of political subdivisions in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has conducted a capital inventory and needs assessment
and has determined that it is necessary to submit applications for financial assistance for
capital infrastructure improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin wishes to apply to the District 3 Integrating Committee of
the Ohio Public Works Commission for Round 24 Local Transportation Improvement
Program (LTIP) grant funds and/or State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) for the
Emerald Parkway Phase 8 -Riverside Drive to Billingsley Creek Project.
NOW~RFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to apply to the District
Three Public Works Integrating Committee and the Ohio Public Works Commission for
financial assistance for the Emerald Parkway Phase 8 -Riverside Drive to Billingsley Creek
Project.
Section 2. The City Manager is further authorized and directed to enter into any
agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance in
conjunction with the recommendation of the City Engineer, and approved as to form by the
City Law Director, in accordance with all authority granted to and limitation upon the City
Director of Finance.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage in accordance with Section
4.04(x) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this ~ day of ev, 2009.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
Attest:
Clerk of Council
CITY OF DUBLIN_
Office of the Citv Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017-1006
Phone:614-410-4400 •Fax:614-410-4490
To: Members of Cotmcil /
From: Terry Foegler, City Manager "7~(
Date: September 3, 2009
Initiated Br: Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Jean-Ellen M. Willis, P.E., Engineering Manager- Transportation
Catroline M. Justice, P.E., Civil Engineer
Memo
Re: Resolution No. 42-09 -Emerald Parkway Phase 8 -Riverside Drive to Billingsley Creek
Ohio Public Works Commission Round 24 Grant Application
Summary
The District Three Public Works Integrating Committee of the Ohio Public Works Commission has available
grant and/or loan funds for infrastructure improvements through the Local Transportation Improvement
Program (LTIP) and/or the State Capital Improvement Program (SLIP). Staff is presently preparing the
necessary documentation to complete The required application for Emerald Parkway Phase 8, Riverside Drive
to Billingsley Creek, Project No. 07-008-CIP.
The two funding sources available through this Grant application are LTIP and SCIP. LTIP funds are
available through the federal government via the per gallon federal gas tax. This money becomes available
July 1, 2010 and is distributed through grants only. SCIP funds are supported by the sale of state bonds.
This money is also available July 1, 2010 and is distributed in the form of grants and loans. No local match
is required with the LTIP application, whereas a SO percent local match is required with the SCIP
application.
The total estimated project cost for the last remaining portion of Emerald Parkway is approximately
$13,621,900, which includes final design, bidding construction, inspection services, right-of-way acquisition
and contingences. To secure the best possible scoring of the submitted application, staff is requesting
approximately $667,473 in LTIP grant funding and $999,999 in SCIP loan funding. The loan is a 0 percent
interest loan for 20 years. Funds received from either source will provide assistance with cash flow
associated with this project. This project will be funded tlu'ough several TIF Districts (McKitrick, Kroger
Centre and Lifetime Fitness) that have designated Emerald Parkway as a public infrastructure improvement
benefiting the ptaperty/development within a district.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Council approval of Resolution 42-09, authorizing and directing the City Manager to
apply to District Three Public Works Integrating Committee and the Ohio Public Works Conmiission for
financial assistance for the Emerald Parkway Phase 8, Riverside Drive to Billingsley Creek project. Further,
Resolution 42-09 will authorize and direct the City Manager Yo enter into any agreements as may be
necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance; should the grant receive favorable
consideration.