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Bridge Concourse Closure
Utilities Administration
Doug. Stephens (x1006)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the closure of the pedestrian concourse over Summit St. connecting to the buildings located at 300 Madison Avenue and 3 SeaGate; authorizing amendments to the original concourse agreements with the successor in interest for 300 Madison and 3 SeaGate; authorizing an indemnity agreement with ProMedica Health Systems Inc.; authorizing the demolition of said concourse; authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to take actions necessary to address safety issues related to removal/demolition of the concourse; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Ordinances 179-20 and 180-20 passed by Toledo City Council on May 20, 2020, the City is authorized to move forward with the reconstruction of Summit Street from Lafayette Street to Jackson Boulevard.
In order for the reconstruction project to proceed, it is necessary that the overhead pedestrian concourse connecting to the buildings located at 300 Madison Avenue and 3 SeaGate (the "Bridge Concourse") be removed.
This ordinance authorizes the closure and demolition of the Bridge Concourse.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the elevated public pedestrian concourse over Summit St. connecting 300 Madison Avenue to 3 SeaGate (the "Bridge Concourse") is closed.
SECTION 2. That the physical structure of Bridge Concourse is authorized for removal/demolition subject to the following conditions:
1) Plans for the removal/demolition shall be submitted to and approved by the City's Division of Engineering Services.
2) Removal shall be coordinated with the Division of Transportation and no removal shall be initiated until steps are taken to physically prohibit access for the protection of pedestrians and vehicular traffic as deemed acceptable to the Division of Transportation, and as may be require...
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