Explanation
Background:
Project includes the removal and replacement of the Bath House Facilities at Dodge, Marion Franklin, and Windsor Pools, as well as the Pool and Pool Mechanical Building at Dodge Pool and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications. Gutknecht Construction Company, Inc. is requesting an increase from the original contract of $6,200,000.00 due to the changes in scope of work and budget. Changes occurred as a result of adding additional deck and pool gutter replacement at the Marion Franklin Pool.
Planning Area: 23
Principal Parties:
Gutknecht Construction Company
Jeff Feinman (Contact)
2280 Citygate Dr.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-532-5410 (Phone)
310935568 9/9/11
30+ (Columbus Employees)
Fiscal impact:
Funds are contingent on the July 10, 2012 Bond Sale
$30,000.00
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to modify said contract so that work may proceed as quickly as possible so that construction can be scheduled with as little impact to the community as possible.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Gutknecht Construction Company, Inc. for the Columbus Pools Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, It is necessary to modify a contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for additional deck and pool gutter replacement at the Marion Franklin Pool; 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 with Gutknecht Construction Company so that construction can be scheduled with as little impact to the community as possible; 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 the contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for additional deck and pool gutter replacement at the Marion Franklin Pool.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $30,000.00, 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:
Funds are contingent on the July 10, 2012 Bond Sale
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702
Project 510011-100000 (Swimming Facilities) Obj Level 3# 6621, OCA#644658
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.