Explanation
Background: This legislation is to modify and increase the construction contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. (contract compliance #31-0857095) for the Doren Avenue project in an amount up to $21,401.11 and $15,000.00 for inspection. The project limits are from Belvidere Avenue to Columbian Avenue. This plan details the full reconstruction of Doren Avenue including sidewalks and lighting. This contract is being modified to pay for additional work required to treat sub grade material. In addition, the City Forester required additional trees be removed - some of which were very large and very close to houses. Prices already established in the contract were used for the additional work.
Emergency action is requested for immediate modification of the construction contract so that work may proceed on the construction project.
Fiscal Impact: The original contract amount for Doren Avenue was $823,030.08. This modification is for $21,401.11. The total contract amount including all modifications is $844,431.19. The Transportation Division budgeted $6.3 million for Urban Infrastructure (UIRF) in the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget (CIB). All but approximately $132,000.00 remains in cash for UIRF projects. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $36,401.11 for the contract modification and construction inspection.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and increase a contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the construction of the Doren Avenue project for the Transportation Division, to authorize the expenditure of $36,401.11 from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund, and to declare an emergency ($36,401.11).
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WHEREAS Contract No. EA029718 was authorized by Ordinance No. 1701-2003, passed July 14, 2003, executed July 16, 2003 and approved by the City Attorney on July 17, 2003; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to modify this contract to pay for additional work performed; and
WHEREAS an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Transportation Division, in that the contract should be modified and increased immediately so that payment can be made for work already completed, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to modify and increase Contract No. EA029718, with Columbus Asphalt Paving Inc., by $21,401.11 for additional work in accordance with the terms as shown on the modification on file in the office of the City Engineer, which are hereby approved; to obtain and pay for the necessary inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $15,000.00 therefore.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the sum of $36,401.11 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund, Dept/Div. 59-09, OCA code 644385, Object Level Three Code 6631, and project no. 440005.
Section 3. 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.