Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Gutknecht Construction Company for construction of the Police Boathouse at 2929 Riverside Drive.
This legislation authorizes a contract for the design and construction of a new boathouse for the Division of Police, Marine Park Unit. The construction of a new boathouse is needed at 2929 Riverside Drive located near Griggs Reservoir. The boathouse is used for storage of two Police boats and small associated equipment. These boats are used to patrol the Scioto River from Griggs Reservoir to State Route 161. The existing boathouse was constructed approximately 26 years ago and is open on the water side which makes it unsecured and easily accessible to the public. During winter months, existing boathouse is towed to a nearby alcove for storage which has added to the wear of the structure and does not allow for the Marine Park Unit to patrol during this time. The new boathouse will provide closed secured storage for two boats and some associated equipment and will be permanently moored at the existing site near Griggs Reservoir. This will also allow for use of the Police boats year round as weather permits.
Formal bids were solicited and the City received one bid on November 16, 2016 as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Gutknecht Construction Company $315,000.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the sole bidder, Gutknecht Construction Company.
Gutknecht Construction Company Contract Compliance No. 31-0935568, expiration date June 18, 2017
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $315,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund with Gutknecht Construction Company for construction of a Police Boathouse at 2929 Riverside Drive. The Department of Public Safety budgeted $315,000.00 within their capital fund for this project.
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To amend the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds between project with the Safety Voted Bond Funds; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Gutknecht Construction Company for construction of a Boathouse for the Division of Police; and to authorize the expenditure of $315,000.00 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund. ($315,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend 2016 Capital Improvement Budget and to authorize the transfer of funds between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus desires to construct a new boathouse at 2929 Riverside Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Construction Management solicited formal competitive bids for the boathouse at 2929 Riverside Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Construction Management recommends acceptance of the sole bid submitted by Gutknecht Construction Company for the new boathouse for the Division of Police, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $315,000 from the Safety Voted Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Gutknecht Construction for the public health, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget be amended in Fund 7701 as follows:
Project Name: Police Facility - Central Safety Building | Project ID Number: P330043-100000 | Current Authority: $635,000 | Revised Authority: $583,000| Difference: ($52,000)
Project Name: Police Facility - Boathouse | Project ID Number: P330042-100000 | Current Authority: $263,000 | Revised Authority: $315,000 | Difference: $52,000
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $52,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7701 Public Safety Bond Fund per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Gutknecht Construction Company for construction of the Police Boathouse at 2929 Riverside Drive.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $315,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in SECTION 1, is hereby authorized in the Safety Voted Bond Fund, Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.