Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure correction in the amount of $270,113.97 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to the Water Bond Fund 6006 to be applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project.
In 2024, the Recreation and Parks Department entered into contract with Smoot Construction Company of Ohio for the Hoover Amenities Project. The original contract, authorized by Ordinance 0722-2024, was in the amount of $3,000,000.00. The Recreation and Parks Department delivered this project using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) format and a planned modification to allow progress to the next phase of the project was authorized by Ordinance 2388-2025, adding $2,137,754.93 to the contract. The aggregate total amount authorized was $5,137,754.93.
The Recreation and Parks Department applied for and was awarded a grant of $1,500,000.00 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) that was intended for boat ramp removal and reconstruction as part of the Hoover Amenities Project. The Columbus Department of Water and Power (CWP) also confirmed a contribution of up to $950,000.00 in funds for shoreline stabilization and parking lot improvements near the Walnut Street Boat Ramp. When the modification was legislated via 2388-2025, there was a need to capture using the grant funding from ODNR. Since the modification was only $2,137,754.93, the full contribution from CWP could not be included at that time of the modification. As a result, CWP contributed $637,754.93 of their commitment in the modification legislation. Also, the CWP commitment included $42,131.10 in contingency funding and it was agreed upon that the Recreation and Parks Department would reconcile with CWP at the conclusion of the project. Now that the project has been completed and the CWP contingency was confirmed as not needed, the CWP share of the project was finalized at $907,868.90. This means that the balance of the CWP commitment owed to the project is $270,113.97. This ordinance is intended to authorize an expenditure correction that will allow the Recreation and Parks Department to recoup this $270,113.97.
Principal Parties:
Smoot Construction Company of Ohio
1907 Leonard Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Greg Palmer, (614) 253-9000
Contract Compliance Number: 004871
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: March 7, 2027
Benefits to the Public: Hoover Reservoir provides countless recreational opportunities to Columbus residents that include birding, hiking, boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and more. The amenities included in this project provide additional opportunities to experience the reservoir and also promote improved participant accessibility.
Community Input Issues: Multiple citizens reached out to the City of Columbus to express the desire for more accessibility for those utilizing the boat ramps and other amenities located at Hoover Reservoir.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99)
Master Plan Relation: This project supports the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by making needed upgrades to infrastructure.
Fiscal Impact: $270,113.97 is budgeted and available from within the Water Bond Fund 6006 to meet the financial obligations of this expenditure correction. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
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To authorize an expenditure correction of $270,113.97 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund to the Water Bond Fund to be applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $270,113.97 from the Water Bond Fund. ($270,113.97)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute an expenditure correction of $270,113.97 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to the Water Bond Fund 6006 to be applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $265,113.97 within the Water Bond Fund 6006; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $270,113.97 from the Water Bond Fund 6006; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is necessary to authorize this expenditure correction; and NOW, THEREFORE; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That an expenditure correction of $270,113.97 is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to the Water Bond Fund 6006 to be applied towards the costs of the Hoover Amenities Project.
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. That the transfer of $265,113.97, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Water Bond Fund 6006 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1790-2025 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this ordinance and future projects.
Fund / Project Number / Project Name (Funding Source) / Current Authority / Revised Authority / Change
6006 / 690411-100000 / Watershed Misc. Improv. Facilities (Voted Water Carryover) / $185,000 / $190,000 / $5,000 (To match cash)
6006 / 690236-100000 / Water Main Rehabilitation (Voted Water Carryover) / $388,003 / $122,889 / ($265,114)
6006 / 690411-100000 / Watershed Misc. Improv. Facilities (Voted Water Carryover) / $975,605 / $1,240,719 / $265,114
SECTION 7. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $270,113.97, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Water Bond Fund 6006 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.