Explanation
Background:
Additional work was required to remove pieces of metal that the contractor discovered had been previously dumped at the site and were buried. Modification would increase previous legislation from $250,000.00 to $259,775.00.
The work for which proposals were originally received included the supply and installation of: asphalt walkways; asphalt parking area; parking lot striping; parking blocks; benches, trash receptacles and concrete bases; earthwork, fine grading and seeding; plant material; park signage; metal vinyl-coated chain link fence, service gates and self-closing latches/hinges; water hydrant; signage kiosk; plant removal; and any such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Contract Compliance Number for Builderscape, Inc. is #20-0537419.
Contract compliant through: 5/20/2013
Principal Parties:
Builderscape, Inc.
Ron Matthews (Contact)
7500 Industrial Parkway
Plain City, OH 43064
614-889-2533 (Phone)
20-0537419(Contract Compliance)
10+ (Columbus Employees)
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Builderscape, Inc. for the Godown Park Dog Park Project; to authorize the expenditure of $9,775.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($9,775.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the contract authorized by Ordinance 0867-2012 with Builderscape, Inc. due to the change in scope of work and budget; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to modify said contract with Builderscape Inc. so that the work can be completed and the facility can be opened during this construction season; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to modify contract EL011981 with Builderscape, Inc. for the Godown Park Dog Park Project due to changes in scope and budget.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $9,775.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702 to pay the cost thereof:
$9,775.00
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund # 702
Project # 510320-100001, Dog Parks, OCA# 732001, Obj Level 3#6621
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 ordinance.
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 or vetoes the same.