Explanation
Background
The department has operated the Martin Janis Center, located at 600 E. 11th Ave. on the grounds of the Ohio Exposition Center, under a lease agreement with the state of Ohio since the early 1970's. The current lease expires November 30, 2013. We have been negotiating a new lease with the state since early in 2013. The lease is for 10 years with an option for an additional 10 years for a total of 20 years. Total cost of the lease $10.
Fiscal Impact:
$10 is budgeted within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 285. Payment will be made as directed by the State of Ohio and in accordance with the lease agreement
Emergency Justification:
Emergency action is requested to prevent a break in programs and activities for the participants of the facility.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a 10 year lease agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to continue to manage and program the Martin Janis Center; to authorize the expenditure of $10.00 from the Recreation and Parks operatng fund; and to delcare an emergency. ($10.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to enter into a lease agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks to continue to manage and program the Martin Janis Center, and
WHEREAS, The lease is for 10 years with an option for an additional 10 years for a total of 20 years, and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department to into a lease agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks to continue to manage the Martin Janis Center without a break in operation and programming; 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 a 10 year lease agreement, with an option for an additional 10 years for a total of 20 years with the State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services, allowing the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to continue to manage and program the Martin Janis Center.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $10.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized as follows:
Recreation and Parks operating Fund 285, OCA#510289, Obj Level 3 # 3304
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 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.