Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition to demolish a house and garage on newly acquired parkland located at 229 Noe Bixby.
Background: In 2019, the Department acquired parkland along Big Walnut Creek at 229 Noe Bixby Road, ½ mile south of Broad Street. The property has an abandoned residence, garage, and utilities which need to be demolished.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329, on November 15, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on December 6, 2019. Bids were received from the following vendors:
Company Status Amount
Engel Excavating (MAJ) $46,500.00
Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition (MAJ) $43,100.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition
Mark Dilley, (614) 419-6894
CCN: CC020567
April 26, 2021
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested due to the house being in is in unsafe condition and is a hazard and nuisance for the surrounding neighborhood. Access to the residence is limited, and the demolition is best completed in the winter months.
Benefits to the Public: Project aims to provide and maintain continual safe and usable park space throughout our park properties.
Area(s) Affected: Far East Area (58)
Master Plan Relation:
1.1 System-wide Strategies
1.1.2 Continue to work with neighborhood groups to improve and maintain parkland
Fiscal Impact: $43,100.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition to demolish a house and garage on newly acquired parkland located at 229 Noe Bixby; to authorize the transfer of $43,100.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; to authorize the expenditure of $43,100.00 from the Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($43,100.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition to demolish a house and garage on newly acquired parkland located at 229 Noe Bixby; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $43,100.00 within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $43,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a contract with Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition due to the house being in is in unsafe condition and is a hazard and nuisance for the surrounding neighborhood adding to the preservation of 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 to enter into a contract with Dilley’s Excavating and Demolition to demolish a house and garage on newly acquired parkland located at 229 Noe Bixby.
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 transfer of $43,100.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1326-2019 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this ordinance and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
Fund 7702; P513000-100000; Acquisition - Misc. (SIT Supported) / $1,056,992 / ($43,100) / $1,013,892
Fund 7702; P513002-201901; Noe Bixby Demo (SIT Supported) / $0 / $43,100 / $43,100
SECTION 7. That, for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $43,100.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted Bond Fund 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.