Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Facemyer Company for the construction of the final gap in the Blacklick Trail - Portman Park to Refugee Road.
The Blacklick Trail is a significant regional trail in Central Ohio. Over 14 miles of trail have been developed from Three Creeks Park to Reynoldsburg. One critical gap remains in the trail, an 800 l.f. segment near the intersection of Hines Road, Refugee Road, and the Norfolk Southern (NS) railroad. The gap prevents safe and permitted use from Portman Park to the Retreat at Turnberry trailhead. The greatest obstacle is engineering and obtaining an easement from the NS railroad for a trail underpass beneath the trestle. For the past 6 years, attempts have been unsuccessful to close this gap, and no formal plans were developed for railroad review and permitting.
This final gap in the trail receives a great deal of public comment to resolve the issue, and trail users routinely trespass along a dirt path beneath the trestle connecting to the north and south open sections of Blacklick Trail.
To solve the issue, Recreation and Parks hired an engineering firm to complete the plans (10 months); and the project was permitted thru 1 Stop Shop, and approved.
The costs for this project will be $172,260.00 with a contingency of $17,740.00 for a total of $190,000.00.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on November 9, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 28, 2017. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Facemyer (FBE) $172,260.27
Shelly Company (MAJ) $212,468.00
Strawser Paving (MAJ) $228,758.00
Columbus Asphalt (MAJ) $229,573.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Facemyer Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Facemyer Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Facemyer Company
72 Holmes Street, Building C, Galena, OH 43021
Ada Facemyer 740-965-4616
31-1757841
Exp. 5/24/19
Benefits to the Public: Trails are recognized as a significant component of the city’s health and wellness, diversity, social equity and conservation initiatives. Trails offer profound lifestyle benefits, and residents and visitors alike recognize the Blacklick Trail as a major priority for expansion and connectivity.
Area(s) Affected: Planning Area 24
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by improving access to trails and greenway corridors and providing safe connections for nearby neighborhoods to the regional trail network.
Fiscal Impact: $190,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Facemyer Company for the construction of the final gap in the Blacklick Trail - Portman Park to Refugee Road; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate, transfer, and expend $190,000.00 between projects within Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017. ($190,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Facemyer Company for the construction of the final gap in the Blacklick Trail - Portman Park to Refugee Road; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize that the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017 be amended in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation and future projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $190,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Facemyer Company for the construction of the trail; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Facemyer Company for the construction of the final gap in the Blacklick Trail - Portman Park to Refugee Road.
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 $122,197.57 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 per the account codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
Fund 7702:
Fund 7702 / P510316-100000; Greenways Projects; (SIT Supported) / $2,244,365 / $(122,198) / $2,122,167
Fund 7702 / P510309-100001; Greenways - Blacklick Trail - Portman Park to Refugee Rd. (SIT Supported) / $0 / $122,198 / $122,198
Fund 7747:
Fund 7747 / P510316-100000; Greenways Projects (Carryover) / $0 / $67,802 / $67,802 (to match cash)
SECTION 7. That, for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $190,000.00 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 attachment.
SECTION 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.