Explanation
Recreation and Parks contracted with DLZ in 2008 to prepare plans for a 0.8 mile extension of the Scioto Trail from Riversedge office complex to Fifth Avenue. The modification is necessary to perform additional engineering to satisfy storm water and utility requirements, right-of-way document preparation, permitting fees, and a retaining wall plan.
Benefits to Public:
Increased access to the regional trail system, and additional non-motorized transportation modes to a busy commercial/office corridor. The project increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Community Input/Issues:
Input and support for this extension project was received from local residents and businesses, Marble Cliff Council, Grandview Heights Council; and Upper Arlington Council.
Emergency Justification:
Emergency legislation is requested so that the additional work can commence immediately and allow the project to be sold in 2011.
Financial Impact (Completed and Initialed by Fiscal Section):
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 - $42,231.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with DLZ, Inc. for professional services related to the Scioto Trail-Riversedge to Fifth Avenue project; to authorize expenditure of $42,231.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,231.00)
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WHEREAS, The modification is necessary to perform additional engineering to satisfy storm water and utility requirements, right-of-way document preparation, permitting fees, and a retaining wall plan; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into this modification so that the additional work can commence immediately and allow the project to be sold in 2011 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 be and is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract with DLZ, Inc. in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department to include additional engineering to satisfy storm water and utility requirements, right-of-way document preparation, permitting fees, and a retaining wall plan.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $42,231.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the:
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702
Project #510229-100002, OCA#722902, Obj Level 3# 6680
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.