Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project. The contract amount is $343,612.00, with alternates of $17,292.00 and a contingency of $36,090.00, for a total of $396,994.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $399,494.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This project will install ADA kayak launches at the Griggs and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs. The specific kayak launch being used will have launch saddles, overhead grips, and tiered seating. This will allow for ample room for adaptive watercraft and additional features to improve accessibility. The specific locations were selected based on site visits in 2023, input from the community, insight from internal staff, and insight from the Department of Public Utilities. This project will provide opportunities for new paddlers to access blueways in Columbus without barriers.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status): Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 27, 2025 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 24, 2025. Bids were received from the following companies:
Pummell Construction Services, LLC: $343,612.00
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Pummell Construction Services, LLC was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Pummell Construction Services, LLC and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Pummell Construction Services, LLC
1469 Halfhill Way
Columbus, Ohio 43207
Brenda Pummell, (614) 270-8822
Contract Compliance Number: 035717
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: July 1, 2026
Benefits to the Public: This project will provide opportunities for new paddlers to access blueways in Columbus without barriers, improving the universal level of service for residents.
Community Input/Issues: These specific locations were selected based on input from the community, internal staff, and staff from the Department of Public Utilities Watershed Management Program.
Area(s) Affected: West Scioto (37), Far Northwest (31)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by expanding amenities to a more diversified group of users and increased variety of watercraft. The project will also promote the use of blueways.
Fiscal Impact: $216,805.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of a portion of this expenditure. The remaining funds, in the amount of $182,689.00, will not be available to the Recreation and Parks Department until the proceeds of the 2024-2025 bond sale are available at a future date. Therefore, it is necessary to certify the required funds against the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099. Upon the sale of bonds, this will be reimbursed. There is a total of $399,494.00 available for this project.
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To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; to authorize the transfer of $182,689.00 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $182,689.00 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $399,494.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund. ($399,494.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $216,805.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $216,805.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and,
WHEREAS, the City anticipates incurring certain Original Expenditures (as defined in Section 1.150-2(c) of the Treasury Regulations (the "Treasury Regulations") promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the construction of the project described in this ordinance (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $182,689.00 between the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099, and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, funds will need to be appropriated within the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099 and within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, the City will reimburse the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099; and
WHEREAS, this transfer should be considered as a temporary funding method; and
WHEREAS, the aggregated principal amount of obligations which the City will issue to finance this project is presently expected not to exceed $182,689.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $399,494.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Pummell Construction Services, LLC for the Reservoir ADA Kayak Launches Project.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
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 the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. That the appropriation of $216,805.00 is authorized within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the transfer of $216,805.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the transfer of $182,689.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099, and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer said funds to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702, at such time as is deemed necessary by the City Auditor, and to expend said funds, or so much thereof as may be necessary.
SECTION 9. That upon obtaining other funds from the 2024-2025 Bond Sale for the City of Columbus, the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to repay the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099 the amount transferred under Section 7.
SECTION 10. That the City intends that this ordinance constitutes an "official intent" for purposes of Section 1.150 2(e) of the Treasury Regulations, and that the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for certain Original Expenditures incurred with respect to the Project from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City in a principal amount currently estimated to be $182,689.00 (the "Obligations"). The City intends to make a reimbursement allocation on its books for the Original Expenditures not later than eighteen months following the later to occur of the date of the Original Expenditure to be reimbursed or the date the Project for which such Original Expenditures were made is "placed in service" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 2(c). Upon the issuance of the Obligations, the proceeds of such Obligations shall be used to reimburse the fund from which the advance for costs of the Project will be made.
SECTION 11. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $399,494.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 12. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.