Explanation
Background:
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 17, 2009 for the FRA-Alum Creek Trail Sunbury Road to Innis Park Project, as follows:
Status Amount
The Righter Company MAJ $3,253,881.33
Double Z Construction MAJ $3,394,996.10
J.D. Williamson Construction MAJ $3,470,768.20
Complete General Construction MAJ $3,805,160.18
Baker Concrete MAJ $3,826,549.46
Mosser Construction MAJ $3,924,709.25
Project Contingency included in this legislation is $162,650.00.
Project includes asphalt paving, drainage, bridge construction, fencing, retaining walls, signage, and landscaping to construct a 2.2 mile section of the Alum Creek trail.
The Contract Compliance Number for The Righter Company is #310889208. Contract compliant through: 4/7/2011
The 2.2 mile Alum Creek Trail is a major regional greenway of the city. It provides linkages of parks, schools, and neighborhoods along the stream corridor. By completing this project, users will now have a safe connection from Innis Park to Sunbury Road. This project will also enable active transportation options and substantial health benefits provided by cycling and walking. The project is highly regarded by local neighborhood civic associations and is a priority improvement item in the Northeast Area Plan.
The trail has been recognized by MORPC, the Friends of Alum Creek, the Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan, and the Northeast Area Plan, and the Ohio to Erie Trail Plan as a key component of the greenway network.
Financial Impact
Recreation and Parks Grant Funding:
Grant #519143/ Fund 286/ OCA# 519143/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $3,000,000.00
Grant #519141/ Fund 286/ OCA# 519141/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $400,000.00
Recreation and Parks Voted 1999/2004 Bond Funds
Project # 510229-100000/ OCA#644526/ Fund 702/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $16,531.00
Project # 510229-100000/ OCA#644526/ Fund 702/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $300,000.00
Emergency legislation is necessary so project can meet the requirements of the ARRA Stimulus funding
deadlines.
Title
To authorize the grant acceptance and appropriation of $3,000,000.00 and enter into a grant agreement with Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission; to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the FRA-Alum Creek Trail Sunbury Road to Innis Park Project; to authorize the expenditure of $3,716,531.33, which includes a contingency of $162,650.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund and Recreation and Parks Grant Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($3,716,531.33)
Body
WHEREAS, The Mid Ohio Reginal Planning Commission has awarded the Recreation and Parks Department a Federal Stimulus grant in the amount of $3,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept said grant and appropriate said funds; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened by the Recreation and Parks Department on November 17, 2009, and the contract for the Alum Creek Trail-Sunbury Road to Innis Park Project will be awarded to The Righter Company; and
WHEREAS, this 2.2 mile Alum Creek Trail will link parks, schools and neighborhoods along the stream corridor; and
WHEREAS, this project will enable alternative means of transportation through cycling and walking; and
WHEREAS, this trail has been recognized as a key component of the greenway network by MORPC, the Friends of Alum Creek, the Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan and the Northeast Area Plan; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Righter Company in order to allow the construction project to be completed during the current building season for the preservation of 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 Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of $3,000,000.00 and enter into contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the bikeway development.
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the Recreation and Parks Grant fund No. 286, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purposes during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 the sum of $3,000,000 is appropriated to the Recreation and Parks Department 51-01, as follows:
Fund type; Grant, Dept No; 51-01, Fund No.: 286, Grant No.; 519143, Object Level 3; 6621, OCA Code; 519143, Amount $3,000,000
SECTION 3. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with The Righter Company for the Alum Creek Trail-Sunbury Road to Innis Park Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file in the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $3,716,531.33 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized, to pay the cost thereof, as follows:
Recreation and Parks Grant Funding:
Grant #519143/ Fund 286/ OCA# 519143/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $3,000,000.00
Grant #519141/ Fund 286/ OCA# 519141/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $400,000.00
Recreation and Parks Voted 1999/2004 Bond Funds
Project # 510229-100000/ OCA#644526/ Fund 702/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $16,531.00
Project # 510229-100000/ OCA#644526/ Fund 702/ Obj Level 3# 6621 $300,000.00
SECTION 5. That for the purpose of paying for any contingencies which may occur during this project, the amount of $162,650.00 has been included in Section 2, above, in addition to a DPS Construction Inspection cost of $300,000.00. This amount will be expended only after approval by the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, certification by the City Auditor, and approval of the City Attorney.
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 legislation.
SECTION 7. 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.