Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a guaranteed maximum sum contract with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) for construction related costs associated with interconnector and waterline improvements in the Scioto Mile project area. These improvements will be incorporated into the Scioto Mile Project and are estimated to cost $1,392,375.00 ($981,396.00 for the waterline work and $410,979.00 for interconnect and other construction related expenses) and to pay for construction inspection costs up to $96,702.00 ($80,031 for the waterline work and $16,671 for interconnect and other construction related expenses).
This waterline and interconnect work were not included in the original funding for this project authorized within Ordinance No. 1746-2007, due to the fact that the scope and cost for this work had not been determined at that time. The work authorized within this ordinance is consistent with the original commitment by the City to CDDC for its participation in the CDDC's Scioto Mile project.
It had previously been determined that it will be beneficial to have the CDDCColumbus Downtown Development Corporation, 150 South Front Street, Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43215, perform the administration of this project as it will allow for better coordination with other significant downtown projects including the Main and Rich Street Bridges and the River South projects.
Work includes planning, engineering, design, construction, and related services to continue developing the riverfront.
The contract Compliance Number for the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation is #76-0704655 (expiring 2/28/10).
Emergency action is necessary in order to allow the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation to begin work as soon as possible. Bids for construction of this portion of the project were taken by CDDC on April 16, 2008.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project is not budgeted but is available within the Transportation Division as part of the Capital Improvement Program within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for this work. Funding for the Power and Water Division is budgeted and available within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for construction of the Scioto Mile Project; to authorize the expenditure of $427,650.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Transportation Division and $1,061,427.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water; to waive competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($1,489,077.00).
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into a guaranteed maximum contract with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for the administration of the Scioto Mile Development Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for construction inspection costs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Transportation Division in that the contract should be awarded immediately so that the work my proceed without delay, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation for the construction of the Scioto Mile project in the amount of $1,392,375.00, for the Transportation Division in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the office of the Director of Public Service, which are hereby approved; to obtain and pay for the necessary inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $96,702.00.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the contract and inspection the sum of $1,489,077.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended as follows:
for the Transportation Division:
Fund# / Fund Name / Dept.-Div. / Project# / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
704 / Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund / 59-09 / 540003 / Computer Signals / 06-6631 / 644385/ $427,650.00
for the Division of Power and Water:
Fund# / Fund Name / Dept.-Div. / Project# / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
606 / Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds / 60-09 / 690236 / Water Main Rehab. / 06-6629 / 642900 / $1,061,427.00
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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.