Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Kramer Engineers for engineering services to make renovations to the existing Ponds and Cascades at Franklin Park.
Background: Phase I work included engineering services associated with the new pump house that currently operates the cascades. The original Phase II scope addressed the cascades between the two ponds. Understanding that the ponds are failing, this modification expands the Consultant’s scope of design services to include the improvements to both the upper and lower ponds. A simultaneous design of both pond renovations with the cascades will allow for a uniform engineered plan that addresses the failing system as a whole. Additionally, including the pond work with the cascade renovations will allow a single contractor to complete the project in the 2019 construction season.
Principal Parties:
Kramer Engineers
394 Oak Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
Ralph Kramer, 614-233-6911
CCN: 31-1035777
August 23, 2019
Benefits to the Public: Project aims to renovate and maintain unique and sustainable amenities for public enjoyment and to enhance educational opportunities.
Community Input/Issues: Public requests to reactivate the cascades and water features in the park that have not had water flow since spring 2016.
Area(s) Affected: Franklin Park Civic Association, Near East side Area Commission (Planning Area 19)
Master Plan Relation: This project supports the Master Plan by improving overall maintenance, safety and design, preserving a percentage of park area in a natural state to increase wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs. Also expanding offerings and amenities to appear to a more diversified audience and user group (outdoor education).
Fiscal Impact: The expenditure of $148,500.00 was legislated for the Franklin Park Cascades Design contract by Ordinance 2866-2016. This ordinance will provide funding that will modify the previously authorized amount by $111,980.00. $111,980.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification, is $260,480.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Kramer Engineers for engineering services to make renovations to the existing Ponds and Cascades at Franklin Park; and to authorize a modification amount of $111,980.00 for total expenditure of $260,480.00. ($111,980.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to make renovations to the existing Ponds and Cascades at Franklin Park to maintain unique and sustainable amenities for public enjoyment and to enhance educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a modification amount of $111,980.00 for total expenditure of $260,480.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department to authorize the Director to modify the contract with Kramer Engineers for engineering services to make the renovations for the public health, safety and welfare; 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 and directed to modify the contract with Kramer Engineers for engineering services to make renovations to the existing Ponds and Cascades at Franklin Park.
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. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $111,980.00 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 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.