Explanation
Background:
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $4,836,231.75 from the Special Income Tax Fund No. 430 to the Voted 2008 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 702 to cover the costs of the Columbus Pools Improvements 2011Project.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 21, 2011 for the Columbus Pools Improvements Project as follows:
Status Bid Amount
Gutknecht Construction MAJ $5,925,500
RW Setterlin MAJ $6,180,800
Thomas & Marker MAJ $7,687,100
Project work consists of:
Base Bid - the removal and replacement of the bath house facilities at Dodge, Marion Franklin and Windsor Pools, as well as the pool and pool mechanical building at Dodge Pool and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Alt #G2.1 - Decorative Concrete Finish at Dodge Pool
Alt #G2.2 - Decorative Concrete Finish at Marion Franklin Pool
Alt #G2.3 - Decorative Concrete Finish at Windsor Pool
Alt #PL1 - Closed Tube Slide at Dodge Pool
Alt #PL2 - Pre-Engineered Pool Shell (Stainless Steel Walls) at Dodge Pool
Alt #PL3 - Ultra Violet Light Disinfection System at Dodge Pool
Alt #PL4 - Tot/ Wading Pool at Dodge Pool
Alt #LA1.1 - Buff Wash Concrete Paving at Dodge Pool
Alt #LA2.1 - 'Wirewall' Fence at Dodge Pool
Alt #LA2.2 - 'Wirewall' Fence at Marion Franklin Pool
Alt #LA2.3 - 'Wirewall' Fence at Windsor Pool
Alt #LA3.1 - Planting Beds at Bath House at Dodge Pool
Alt #LA3.2 - Planting Beds at Bath House at Marion Franklin Pool
Alt #LA3.3 - Planting Beds at Bath House at Windsor Pool
Alt #LA4.1 - Replacement of Perimeter Fence at Dodge Pool
Principal Parties:
Gutknecht Construction Company
Jeff Feinman (Contact)
2280 Citygate Dr.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-532-5410 (Phone)
310935568 9/9/11
30+ (Columbus Employees)
Community Input/Issues:
Many community members have expressed the need for this work through their neighborhood liaisons.
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 so that work may proceed as quickly as possible so that construction can begin when the pools close for the summer.
Title
To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $4,836,231.75 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 2008 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for the Columbus Pools Improvements 2011 Project; to authorize the expenditure of $6,200,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,200,600.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City will sell notes or bonds to fund this project and will reimburse the Special Income Tax Fund, and this transfer should be considered as a temporary funding method; and
WHEREAS, Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 21, 2011for the Columbus Pools Improvements Project and will be awarded to Gutknecht Construction Company on the basis of the lowest and best responsive and responsible bid; 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 Gutknecht Construction Company so that construction can begin when the pools close for the summer; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That from the unappropriated monies in the Special Income Tax Fund No. 430, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, the sum of $4,836,231.75 is appropriated to the City Auditor, Department No. 22-01, Object Level 3 - 5502, OCA Code 902023.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer said funds to the Voted 2008 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund 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 3. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Gutknecht Construction Company for the Columbus Pools Improvements 2011 Project.
SECTION 4. That the amount of $4,836,231.75 is hereby appropriated from Special Income tax fund to the Voted 2008 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund as follows:
Project Project Object OCA
Fund Type Div. Fund No. Title Level 3 Code Amount
Capital Proj. 51-01 702 510011-100005 Pool Bath House 6620 721105 $2,400,000
Capital Proj. 51-01 702 510011-100013 Dodge Pool 6620 721113 $2,326,073
Capital Proj. 51-01 702 510011-100002 Pool Improvements 6620 721102 $110,158.75
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $6,200,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 2008 Parks and Recreation Bond as follows, to pay the cost thereof:
Fund Object OCA
Fund Type No. Proj. No. Proj. Title Level 3 Code Amount
Voted Bond 702 510011-100005 Pool Bath House 6620 721105 $2,400,000.00
Voted Bond 702 510011-100013 Dodge Pool 6620 721113 $2,326,073.00
Voted Bond 746 510011-100013 Dodge Pool 6620 761113 $1,363,768.25
Voted Bond 702 510011-100002 Pool Improvements 6620 721102 $110,158.75
SECTION 6. 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 7. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unemcumbered 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 8. That upon obtaining other funds for this project the City Auditor is hereby authorized to repay the Special Income Tax Fund the amount transferred under Section 4, above; and said funds are hereby deemed appropriated for such purpose.
SECTION 9. That the City intends that this ordinance constitutes an "official intent" for purposes of Section 1.150-2(e) of the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 10. 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 or vetoes the same.