Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with MKSK for the Parkland Dedication Ordinance Improvements Project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $36,400.00.
In 2020, the Recreation and Parks Department contracted with MKSK to perform a citywide analysis and recommendations for updating the City’s Parkland Dedication Ordinance. The purpose of the modification is to provide additional services related to finalizing the update of City Code 3318 (Parkland Dedication Ordinance). The tasks will include obtaining current GIS data relevant to population growth, 10 minute walkshed, and the social vulnerability index. Data on new properties and easements granted since 2018 as well as potential areas of park expansion and access will also be obtained. The additional tasks will also develop a system wide Demographic and Trends Analysis, an important component of the Department’s CAPRA Accreditation application currently underway.
It is not feasible to solicit for these services as the consultant has prepared all of the existing data and subconsultants involved in finalizing the project. The scope of the modification and the costs for the additional tasks were negotiated and approved by the Strategic Planning Section of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Principal Parties:
MKSK
462 South Ludlow Alley
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Brian Kinzelman, (614) 621-2796, bkinzelman@mkskstudios.com
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 028341, 83-2731940
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: November 24, 2022
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to help the Department meet the goal of CAPRA Accreditation submittal in March of 2023.
Benefits to the Public: Parks and greenways provide significant benefits to Columbus residents. It is a core mission of the City to provide parkland equitably throughout ...
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