Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 26, 2011 for the Genoa Park Landscape Improvements 2011 Project as follows:
Status Bid Amount
Facemyer Landscaping FBE $39,416.00
Meticulous Landscape MBE $50,342.00
Builderscape MAJ $61,100.00
Project work consists of:
Base Bid - adding topsoil and grading of existing grass terraces to match existing slope. Areas to be sodded and temporary fencing to be installed until sod is established. Contractor responsible for adjusting existing sprinkler heads within the areas to be graded.
Alternate #1 - installation of groundcover per plan in planting areas 'A' and 'D'. Add topsoil and fine grade to match existing prior to groundcover planting.
Alternate #2 - installation of shrubs and grasses per plan in planting areas 'B' and 'C'. Add topsoil amendment, topsoil, and fine grade as needed to match existing prior to planting.
Alternate #3 - installation of eight 30" diameter French drains within planting areas 'B' and 'C'.
Alternate #4 - supply and installation of 25 tons of 24"-36" boulders.
Principal Parties:
Facemyer Landscaping, LLC
Ada Facemyer (Contact)
P.O. Box 304
Sunbury, OH 43074
740-965-4616 (Phone)
31-1757841 expires 9/21/2012
10+ (Columbus Employees)
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract in order to begin construction as soon as possible to prevent further degradation of the structures, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public.
Fiscal Impact:
$42,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Facemyer Landscaping, LLC for the Genoa Park Landscape Improvements 2011 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $39,416.00 and a contingency of $2,584.00 for a total of $42,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund 223; and to declare an emergency. ($42,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 26, 2011 for the Genoa Park Landscape Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with Facemyer Landscaping, Inc. for the Genoa Park Landscape Improvements Project to prevent further degradation of the structures, thereby preserving the public health, safety and welfare of the public; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Facemyer Landscaping, Inc. for the Genoa Park Landscape Improvements Project.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $42,000.00 or so much as necessary be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund as follows to pay the cost thereof.
Special Purpose Fund:
Fund No. Dept. SubFund No. OCA Code Object Level 3 Amount
223 51-01 025 511220 6621 $42,000.00
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 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.