Explanation
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 30, 2009 for Phase One of the Livingston Park Cultural Improvements as follows:
Status
MSI Design MAJ
Jester Johnes Schifer Architects MAJ
Rogers Krajnak MAJ
Vivid Design Group MAJ
Bird Houk MAJ
This project continues the schematic design prepared by MSI in January 2009 into design development and construction documents for Phase One of the Livingston Park Master Plan. Columbus Recreation and Parks will apply for $1,000,000.00 funding from the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission (OCFC) for historic and cultural improvements to Livingston Park in May 2010. MSI will do presentation drawings, and present a budget and cost estimate to the OCFC. We anticipate legislation in June 2010 to accept the grant. Construction costs provided by the grant to be bid in Fall 2010. Previous legislation to apply for grant was ORD 0601-2009.
The existing shelter will be enhanced and upgraded as a neighborhood and visitor gathering space highlighting the unique park and neighborhood history and culture. Additional park improvements will be the addition of a plaza with the shelter, trellis, improved walks, landscaping and site furnishings. Graphics denoting history and culture will be prevalent in the park improvements.
This project will create an improved gathering space and the sharing of the historical significance of Livingston Park and the surrounding area. The master plan preserves and protects the park from future development without community input.
This is legislation for design development is required by the State to qualify for the grant. Future legislation will be to accept the grant, hire an architect and proceed with construction. The grant will reimburse construction documentation and supervision as a reimbursable.
Livingston Park is the oldest park in the City of Columbus, originally purchased in 1839 as the East Graveyard. It has a fascinating history that will be commemorated.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Myers-Schmalenberger Landscape Architect, dba MSI Design, for professional services related to Phase One of the Livingston Park Cultural Improvements, to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund and $6,938.26 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the transfer of $60,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($66,938.26)
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WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 30, 2009, and the contract for the Livingston Park Cultural Improvements Project was awarded to the lowest bidder; and
WHEREAS, said contract will provide design development and construction documents for Phase One of the Livingston Park Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 CIB will be amended to reflect the cancellations credited to project 510035, and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks, in that it is immediately necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Myers-Schmalenberger Landscape Architect dba MSI Design for Phase One of the Livingston Park Cultural Improvements.
SECTION 2. That the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 0806-2009, is hereby amended as follows, in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this and future expenditure legislation and to correct previous expenditure cancellations.
CURRENT:
Fund 702; Project 510035-100000 /Facilities/ $665,756 (voted carryover only)
Fund 702; Project 510017-100000 /Park and Play/ $95,000 (voted carryover only)
Fund 702; Project 510229-100000 /Bikeways/ $1,446,006(voted carryover only)
Fund 735; Project 440104-100000 /Miscellaneous Economic Developement/ $0
Fund 735; Project 590415-100000 /Economic & Community Development/ $1
AMENDED TO:
Fund 702; Project 510035-100000 /Facilities/ $654,756 (voted carryover only)
Fund 702; Project 510017-100000 /Park and Play/ $155,000(voted carryover only)
Fund 702; Project 510229-100000 /Bikeways/ $1,427,723 (voted carryover only)
Fund 735; Project 440104-100000 /Miscellaneous Economic Development/ $2,523.01
Fund 735; Project 590415-100000 /Economic & Community Development/ $4,416.25
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $60,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 702, from project listed below:
FROM:
Project 510035-100000, OCA 644526, Obj level 3 6680: $41,717.20
Project 510229-100000, OCA 644526, Obj Level 3 6680: $18,282.80
TO:
Project 510017-100000, OCA 644526, Obj level 3 6680: $60,000.00
SECTION 4. That expenditure of $66,938.26, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from:
Fund 702 / OCA 644526 / Project# 510017-100000 / Obj. Level Three 6680 / $60,000.00
Fund 735 / OCA 735104 / Northland and Other Acquisitions / Project #440104-100000 Miscellaneous Economic Development / Obj. Level Three 6680 / $2,523.01
Fund 735/ OCA 440735 / Northland and Other Acquisitions / Project #590415-100000 Economic & Community Development / Obj. Level Three 6680 / $4,415.25
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.