Explanation
Background:
The project (design, construction, and associated fees) is funded by The Ohio State University Athletic Department and will be owned and operated by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
This legislation will provide funding for the transfer of funds from the Recreation and Parks Department to the Department of Public Utilities in the amount, not to exceed, $90,000.00. The following charges are related to the construction of the new boathouse at Griggs Reservoir:
Sanitary and Storm
-Sewer Capacity Charge
-Sewer tap
-Footage charge
-Inspection
Water
-Tap
-Inspection
Fiscal Impact:
$90,000.00 is required and has been deposited in the Non-Bond Fund 785 to meet the financial obligation of this contract. (Received by The Ohio State University)
Fund Type Project No. Project Title Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Non bond 785002 Reservoir Boathouse 6620 785002 $90,000.00
Title
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $90,000.00 from Non-Bond Fund for fees payable to the Department of Public Utilities related to the construction of the new boathouse at Griggs Reservoir, and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, construction of the new boathouse at Griggs Reservoir has commenced, and water and sewer fees are due the Department of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, all fees payable to the Department of Public Utilities are the responsibility of the owner, the Recreation and Parks Department, to pay; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, prosperity and safety; NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Columbus, City Auditor's office is authorized to transfer funding, not to exceed $90,000.00, to the Department of Public Utilities for fees related to the Griggs boathouse project.
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the Recreation and Parks Non-Bond Fund No. 785, 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, 2010, the sum of $90,000.00 is appropriated to the Recreation and Parks Department No. 51-01 as follows:
Fund Type Project No. Project Title Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Non bond 785002 Reservoir Boathouse 6620 785002 $90,000.00
SECTION 3. That the monies in the foregoing Section 2 shall be paid upon order of the Director of Recreation and Parks, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $90,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from Non-Bond Fund No. 785, Dept. 51-01, as follows, to pay the cost thereof.
Fund Type Project No. Project Title Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Non bond 785002 Reservoir Boathouse 6620 785002 $90,000.00
SECTION 5. 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 6. That for 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 nor vetoes the same.