Explanation
This is a modification to EL009331 which was set up in the amount of $155,621.00.
Ord. #0386-2009 approved the original contract with URS.
The engineering services will be used to design trail improvements to Goodale Street from Olentangy River Road to Michigan Avenue. Work will include widening the walkway on the Goodale Street bridge over SR 315 and the river to provide a fully accessible bike/pedestrian crossing, building a connector ramp from the bridge to the Olentangy Trail, and improving the cycling connectivity from Harrison West/Michigan Avenue.
Specific Details/Important Background History:
Recreation and Parks received Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) funding for the Goodale Street Bike Improvements. The project has been approved by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to move forward into detailed design (PID No. 83346). The contract scope will involve preparation of final plans and cost estimate.
The Contract Compliance No. for URS Corporation is 34-0939859. Contract compliant through 8/28/2011
Principal Parties:
URS Corporation
277 West Nationwide Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-4500
Contract Compliance # 34-0939859
200 Columbus employees
Benefits to Public:
This project will build a dedicated bikeway facility along Goodale Street, providing access for Harrison West residents, area workers and the city of Grandview Heights to the Olentangy Trail. Currently, there is no access to a major regional trail, as well as the Arena District. The project increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Community Input/Issues:
The project was initiated through Harrison West, and is identified as a key improvement in the city's Bicentennial Bikeways Plan.
Emergency Justification:
Emergency legislation is requested so that the project can begin immediately and adhere to the funding and schedule requirements required by ODOT.
Financial Impact (Completed and Initialed by Fiscal Section):
$322,718.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with URS Corporation for professional services related to the Goodale Street Bike Improvements; and to authorize the expenditure of $322,718.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($322,718.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the contract with the URS Corporation for professional services related to the Goodale Street Bike Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, work will include widening the walkway on the Goodale Street Bridge over SR315 and the river to provide a fully accessible bike/ped crossing, building a connector ramp from the bridge to the Olentangy Trail, and improving the cycling connectivity from Harrison West/Michigan Avenue; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to modify the contract to adhere to the funding and schedule requirements required by ODOT; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to modify a contract with the URS Corporation for additional professional services related to the Goodale Street Bike Improvements Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $322,718.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund as follows, to pay the cost thereof.
$285,000 Voted Bond Fund #702, Project #510229-100002 Goodale Street Trail, Obj Level 3# 6621, OCA#722902
$37,718 Voted Bond Fund #702, Greenways Projects, Project # 510316-100000, Obj Level 3# 6621, OCA# 644625
SECTION 3. 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 4. That for the 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.