Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Midstates Recreation for the 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 2 Project. The modification amount being authorized is $230,000.00, making a new aggregate total of $790,400.00 for this project. The funding for the original contract and $180,000.00 of this modification was provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in accordance with the 2021 Amended Annual Action Plan. $50,000.00 of this contract modification is being supported by private donations.
The 2021 CDBG Playground Improvements - Phase 2 Project includes the construction of two playgrounds at Livingston Park and Smith Road Park. The Smith Road Park playground has been completed and the proposed scope of work at Livingston Park is expanding to include the installation of a shade structure. Livingston Park playground is a universally accessible playground with rubberized safety surfacing and it is situated such that there is limited natural shade from the tree canopy in the park. Due to the park’s proximity to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, many of the playground users can be adversely affected by such exposure to the sun. The proposed shade structure would provide shade to all pieces of the play equipment and several seating areas, creating a comfortable and safe play environment for all members of the community at this highly used playground. The construction project started in September 2021 with work being substantially complete by November 2021.
The requested $230,000.00 to modify the construction contract with Midstates Recreation is to provide additional play equipment and a shade structure for park users at Livingston Park that were not included in the original scope of work. Additional contingency is included to cover any unknowns that may arise as the playground is finalized, such as relocating underground utilities and addition...
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