Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project. The Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. modification amount requested under this ordinance is $583,200.00. The contract total including this modification is $15,083,280.00.
These additional monies will fund the cost of needed additions to the contract work that have become necessary to complete the Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements construction project. Due to the complex and comprehensive nature of the facilities and equipment associated with this project, additional work beyond the original contract scope is needed to ensure the successful integration of the new equipment with existing equipment and appurtenances. At the current time, division engineering and the City's construction manager are confident that the funds authorized by this contract modification will be sufficient to complete the scope of work, and ensure optimum operational use of this infrastructure.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 31-1023518 (Majority | Expiration of 3/16/2008)
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is adequate funding and authority within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $583,200.00 within the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage ($583,200).
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WHEREAS, Contract No. EL004409 was authorized by Ordinance No. 0327-2004, as passed by Columbus City Council on June 21, 2004 for purposes of authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to enter a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify this contract to provide additional monies to cover the cost of needed additions to the contract work which exceeds the available contingency amounts provided in the contract, pursuant to completion of the work; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities is requesting that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the construction contract for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project, Construction Contract J206, and authorize the expenditure of necessary funds from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds Fund, pursuant to the successful completion of this vital wastewater treatment plant infrastructure; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and hereby is, authorized to modify Contract No. EL004409 with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., 886 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222 for construction of the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project, Construction Contract J206, in order to provide for additional work, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the Modification on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the construction contract modification, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows: Division 60-05; Fund 665; Project- Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements, Project No. 650246; Object Level3 6624; OCA Code 665246; Amount $583,200.00.
Section 3. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized 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 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 or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.