Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a design reimbursement agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District for an amount up to $25,982.35.
The project consists of removal of the raised and lowered areas of the plaza on the south side of Lynn Alley between High Street and Pearl Alley. These areas will be leveled and reconstructed as necessary to provide a continuous single level surface between the building on the north side and the south side of Lynn Alley. A raised platform will be constructed as necessary to provide access to the business operating out of the building on the south side of the alley. The raised platform shall be ADA accessible with an accessible ramp and, if required, steps. Storm Sewer inlets, all manholes, water valve boxes, and water services will be adjusted to grade. Accommodations shall be made to provide potential lighting along the alley in a future phase
Phase 2 of the project will install architectural features in Lynn and Pearl Alley including gateways, an overhead centerpiece feature at the intersection of Lynn and Pearl Alley, festoon and catenary lighting, and permanent plants.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District is 34-1939884. The expiration date is 2/1/12.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
The Department of Public Service will contribute up to $25,982.35 for this design reimbursement agreement. This expense is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget and is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting this ordinance to be considered an emergency measure in order to allow for immediate execution of this agreement which is necessary to facilitate the design of these improvements.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter, for the design of public infrastructure improvements in connection with the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID project an amount up to $25,982.35; to authorize the expenditure of up to $25,982.35 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,982.35)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service has identified the need to enter into a design reimbursement agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District for the improvement of the plaza on the south side of Lynn Alley between High Street and Pearl Alley; and
WHEREAS, improvements in this project include:
The project area will be leveled and reconstructed as necessary to provide a continuous single level surface between the building on the north side and the south side of Lynn Alley. A raised platform will be constructed as necessary to provide access to the business operating out of the building on the south side of the alley; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a design reimbursement agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, in an amount up to $25,982.35 for the design of public infrastructure improvements in connection with the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize said guaranteed maximum cost reimbursement agreement and the expenditure of such funds to maintain the project schedule and meet community commitments; thereby immediately preserving the public health, peace property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to enter into a guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, 23 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43215, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter for design of public infrastructure improvements to be constructed in connection with the Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID project at a cost up to $25,982.35.
SECTION 2. That this agreement is awarded in accordance with Chapter 329.15 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959.
SECTION 3. That the sum of up to $25,982.35 is authorized to be expended for this agreement as follows:
Fund / Dept-Div / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
704 / 530104-100003 / Alley Rehabilitation - Downtown SID / 06-6682 / 740403 / $25,982.35
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.