Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project. The contract amount is $778,400.00, with a contingency of $119,100.00, for a total of $897,500.00. An additional $2,500.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $900,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
Franks Park currently serves the community with soccer programming, a playground, and a walking trail. The existing playground has reached the end of its useful life. The neighborhood commission has submitted ongoing reports regarding its deteriorating condition and concerns about public safety. The current playground is also situated in the floodplain which has led to usability issues when there are significant amounts of rain. This project proposes improvements to Franks Park that include removing the existing playground structure and installing new equipment that is in a more desirable location outside of the floodplain. The project will also include installation of a new shelter, new park furnishings, and replacement of other existing site amenities.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (Office of Diversity and Inclusion designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on March 31, 2026 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 21, 2026. Bids were received from the following companies:
Setterlin Building Company: $778,400.00
Pummell Construction Services: $875.900.70
After reviewing the bids that were submitted, it was determined that Setterlin Building Company was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Setterlin Building Company and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to prequalification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Principal Parties:
Setterlin Building Company, LLC
560 Harmon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43223
Jordan Spano, (614) 459-7077
Contract Compliance Number: 004372
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: April 9, 2027
Benefits to the Public: The improvements at Franks Park will provide safe and accessible recreational opportunities for the community. The project will create additional space for people to gather, play, and participate in park activities.
Community Input/Issues: These improvements are based on community requests and feedback received through neighborhood communication, 311 service requests, and recommendations from staff. Residents have expressed concerns regarding the condition and safety of the existing playground. The community has also highlighted the need for updating park amenities.
Area(s) Affected: Far West (36)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by expanding park amenities, maximizing the use of existing recreational facilities, enhancing programming, and improving community offerings.
Fiscal Impact: $900,000.00 is budgeted from within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of this contract. $195,397.78 of the funds, from within Voted Bond Fund 7702, will not be available to the Recreation and Parks Department until the proceeds of the 2025-2026 bond sale are available at a future date. Therefore, it is necessary to certify the required funds against the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099. Upon the sale of bonds, this will be reimbursed.
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To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project; to authorize the appropriation of $281,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $304,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $195,397.78 between the General Fund Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $195,397.78 in the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund and Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund. ($900,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $281,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $304,602.22 within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1790-2025 in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this and future projects; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates incurring certain Original Expenditures (as defined in Section 1.150-2(c) of the Treasury Regulations (the "Treasury Regulations") promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the construction of the project described in this ordinance (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $195,397.78 between the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099, and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, funds will need to be appropriated within the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099 and within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, the City will reimburse the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099; and
WHEREAS, this transfer should be considered as a temporary funding method; and
WHEREAS, the aggregated principal amount of obligations which the City will issue to finance this project is presently expected not to exceed $900,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvement Project, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Setterlin Building Company for the Franks Park Improvements Project.
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 appropriation of $281,602.22 is authorized within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the transfer of $304,602.22 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1790-2025 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this ordinance and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current Revised Authority / Current Remaining Authority / Change / Amended Revised Authority / Amended Remaining Authority
Fund 7702 / P511101-100000 / Freedom Park and Joan Park Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $450,000 / $23,000 / ($23,000) / $0 / $0
Fund 7702 / P512053-100000 / Mason Run Park Development (Voted 2022 ITSA Supported) / $600,000 / $600,000 / ($195,398) / $404,602 / $404,602
Fund 7747 / P510050-100000 / Parkland Dedication - Far West (Carryover) / $178,029 / $178,029 / ($178,029) / $0 / $0
Fund 7747 / P510736-100000 / CC Far West - Parkland Dedication (Carryover) / $103,574 / $103,574 / ($103,574) / $0 / $0
Fund 7702 / P511095-100000 / Franks Park Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $400,000 / $400,000 / $23,000 / $423,000 / $423,000
Fund 7702 / P511095-100000 / Franks Park Improvements (Voted 2022 ITSA Supported) / $0 / $0 / $195,398 / $195,398 / $195,398
Fund 7747 / P511095-100000 / Franks Park Improvements (Carryover) / $0 / $0 / $281,603 / $281,603 / $281,603
SECTION 8. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said funds from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, the sum of $195,397.78 is appropriated in General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099, in Object Class 10 Transfer Out Operating, and in Fund 7702, Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 9. That the transfer of $195,397.78 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099, and the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund, Fund 7702, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 10. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer said funds to the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702, at such time as is deemed necessary by the City Auditor, and to expend said funds, or so much thereof as may be necessary.
SECTION 11. That upon obtaining other funds from the 2025-2026 Bond Sale for the City of Columbus, the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to repay the General Fund 1000, Income Tax Set Aside Subfund 100099 the amount transferred under Section 9.
SECTION 12. That the City intends that this ordinance constitutes an "official intent" for purposes of Section 1.150 2(e) of the Treasury Regulations, and that the City reasonably expects to reimburse itself for certain Original Expenditures incurred with respect to the Project from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City in a principal amount currently estimated to be $195,397.78 (the "Obligations"). The City intends to make a reimbursement allocation on its books for the Original Expenditures not later than eighteen months following the later to occur of the date of the Original Expenditure to be reimbursed or the date the Project for which such Original Expenditures were made is "placed in service" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 2(c). Upon the issuance of the Obligations, the proceeds of such Obligations shall be used to reimburse the fund from which the advance for costs of the Project will be made.
SECTION 13. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $900,000.00, 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 attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 14. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.