Explanation
Background:
Proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 30, 2010 for the Dodge Park Pool Replacement 2011 as follows:
Status
Meyers Associates MAJ
Vivid Architects MAJ
Braun & Steidl MAJ
Floyd Browne MAJ
Abbot Studios MAJ
Schorr Architects MAJ
Architecture! MAJ
Project shall provide architectural and engineering services to prepare plans and specifications for bidding for the pool replacement at Dodge Park, 545 Sullivant Ave., 43215. Work is to include multiple pools, pumps/pump house(s), vehicular access and site work. The bathhouse design and CDs are currently being completed. Services shall include the necessary inventories, working with department staff, reports, proposals, cost estimates, bid documents and construction administration services.
Principal Parties:
Meyers Associates Architecture, LLC
Chris Meyers (contact)
232 N. Third Street, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 221-9433
Contract Compliance #31-1780095
Contract Compliant through 4/1/2012
10+ Columbus Employees
Subcontractors Listed in Proposal:
Councilman-Hunsaker (MAJ)
Patterson Pools (MAJ)
Jezerinac Geers (MAJ)
Prater Engineering (MAJ)
Korda Engineering (MAJ)
MSI Design (MAJ)
Benefits to Public:
The existing swimming pool will be replaced with a more family friendly aquatic destination. Improvements will improve efficiencies of maintaining and operating the pools.
Community Input/Issues:
Once in design, the community will be involved with planning and reviews.
Emergency Justification:
To start design work as soon as possible so that design work can be completed and put out to bid in time to start construction when the pools close at the end of the 2011 summer season.
Financial Impact:
$251,000.00
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Meyers Associates Architecture, LLC for professional services related to the Dodge Park Pool Replacement Design; to authorize the expenditure of $246,000.00 and a $5,000.00 contingency for a total of $251,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($251,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, proposals were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 30, 2010 for the Dodge Park Pool Replacement 2011 Project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order to begin work immediately, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public; 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 Meyers Associates Architecture, LLC for professional services related to Dodge Park Pool Replacement 2011 Project in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $251,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized as follows:
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 746 (Build America Bonds)
$23,275.00: Fund 746, Project #510011-100005 Dodge Pool Improvements, Obj Level 3 # 6620, OCA#761105
$223,976: Fund 746, Project #510011-100013 Dodge Pool Replacement, Obj Level 3# 6620, OCA#761113
Recreation and Park Voted Bond Fund 702
$3,749: Fund 702, Project # 510011-100012 Pool Painting Improvements, Obj Level 3 # 6620, OCA#644526
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.