Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a professional services contract with Michael Hoggarth, PH.D., for an environmental survey and wetland delineation of the Alum Creek Trail in the amount of $30,580.00.
An environmental survey and wetland delineation are required for the necessary permitting and planning of the Alum Creek Trail from I670 north to Innis Park.
Michael Hoggarth, Ph.D., was selected for this project from proposals received from three (3) firms. It was determined that Michael Hoggarth's proposal and experience far exceeded the others.
The Contract Compliance Number for Michael Hoggarth, is #53-8581581.
Fiscal Impact:
$30,580.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Michael Hoggarth, Ph.D., for an environmental survey and wetland delineation of the Alum Creek Trail, and to authorize the expenditure of $30,580.00 from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund. ($30,580.00)
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WHEREAS, proposals were received from three firms for professional services related to the Brentnell Recreation Center Renovations; and
WHEREAS, the contract will be awarded based on experience, availability, and knowledge of project site; 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 Michael Hoggarth, Ph.D., for professional services related to the Alum Creek Trail.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $30,580.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 1999/2004 Recreation and Parks Bond Fund No. 702, Dept. 51-01, as follows, to pay the cost thereof.
Fund Type Project No. Project Title Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Cap. Proj. 510316 Greenways 6680 644526 $30,580.00
Section 3. 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; except that no transfer shall be so made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.