Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to fund the construction inspection costs payable the City of Columbus Department of Public Service for the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project 610805-100000. Construction for project was authorized by Ordinance 1305-2018 with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. The project requires construction inspection and administrative services. The Department of Public Service has agreed to provide these services.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: The contracted work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 365 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service is a governmental agency and contract compliance is not applicable.
4. Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is NOT requested at this time.
5. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the encumbrance and expenditure of $234,034.85 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund 6204 to the Department of Public Service.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to transfer within, encumber and expend $234,034.85 for the Construction Inspection and Administration Services associated with the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project to the City’s Department of Public Service from the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bond Fund; and to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget. ($234,034.85)
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WHEREAS, the work for the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project requires construction inspection and administrative services; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Services has agreed to conduct the construction inspection and administration services in order to verify contractor adherence to the requirements of the City of Columbus Construction and Materials Specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Services will incur costs with the inspection and administration of the subject project construction; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within, encumbrance and expenditure of $234,034.85 from the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bond Fund 6202; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget to provide sufficient authority; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to encumber and expend construction inspections costs incurred by the Department of Public Service for the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project with the Department of Public Service for the 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 City Auditor is hereby authorized to tranfer within, encumber, and expend up to $234,034.85 within the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bond Fund 6202 for construction administration and inspection services provided by the Department of Public Service in support of the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project CIP 610805-100000 per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget be amended as follows:
FUND | Project No. | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
6202 | P610772-100000 (carryover) | Louckbourne SSI | $337,792| $103,757 | -$234,035
6202 | P610805-100000 (carryover) | Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements| $0| $234,035 | $234,035
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts of contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. 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 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.