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Council authorizes agreement with AEP for Avery Road shared‑use path relocation work ($20,983.13 estimate)
Summary
Council introduced and approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with AEP to relocate electric facilities for the Avery Road shared‑use path; staff estimated the relocation cost at $20,983.13 and said AEP will invoice the city for actual costs.
City staff presented Resolution 20‑26 to authorize the city manager to enter into a letter of agreement with AEP (Ohio Power Company) to relocate electric facilities needed for the Avery Road shared‑use path. Brian Gable, staff lead on the project, said the work will fill a major gap in the shared‑use path network and include an ADA‑compliant crossing at Corporate Center Drive.
Staff said they coordinated with AEP to minimize relocations; a drafted letter of agreement defines the required work, establishes the reimbursement framework, and requires AEP to present invoices supporting actual costs. The total estimated relocation cost in the agreement is $20,983.13; staff recommended approval to help ensure the project is constructed in 2026. A councilor asked whether the new pole placement would be within existing AEP easement/right‑of‑way; Brian Gable replied, “Correct,” confirming no new right‑of‑way purchase is expected.
Council voted to adopt the resolution, authorizing the city manager to finalize the agreement with AEP and proceed with the relocations as scope and funding allow.
