Explanation
Background:
The Whetstone Community Recreation Council is contributing $25,000.00 toward this project. Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 19, 2012 for the Whetstone Park Entrance Sign Project as follows:
Status Base Bid Amount
Morrison Sign Company MAJ $61,193.00
Project work consists of the following base bid and alternates:
Base Bid - demolition of existing signs and the design, fabrication and installation of new identification/entrance sign as illustrated on the drawings. Work also includes three 3'x5' service panels and site restoration.
Alternate #1 - fabrication of 12 additional service panels (text to be provided).
Alternate #2 - supply and installation of 15 shrubs.
Planning Area: 10
Principal Parties:
Morrison Sign Company, Inc.
Dave Morrison (Contact)
2757 Scioto Parkway
Columbus, OH 43221
614-276-1181 (Phone)
311151356 (Contract Compliance) exp. 8/23/12
25+ (Columbus Employees)
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Rec and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order to begin construction as soon as possible and allow for construction to be completed during this construction season.
Benefits to Public:
Project improvements will create a new sign that will be a combination of the signage for Whetstone Recreation Center, the Park of Roses and the Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch.
Community Input/Issues:
Partial funding from the Community Recreation Council as well as Columbus Public Library, approved by Clintonville Area Commission.
Financial Impact:
Contingent on July 10 Bond Sale.
$67,5000
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Morrison Sign Company, Inc. for the Whetstone Park Entrance Sign Project; to authorize the expenditure of $61,193.00 and a contingency of $6,307.00 for a total of $67,500.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($67,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 19, 2012 for the Whetstone Park Entrance Sign Project, and the contract will be awarded to Morrison Sign Company, Inc. as the lowest and best responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Recreation and Parks Department that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work can begin and the project completed during the current construction season, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Morrison Sign Company, Inc. for the Whetstone Park Entrance Sign Project in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $67,500.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702 as follows:
Contingent on July 10th Bond Sale
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702
$67,500 Project #510035-100000 (Facility Improve) OCA#702035, Obj Level 3#6620
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.