Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design to extend the agreement term to April 30, 2024, in order to complete the work and expend all of the funds encumbered.
Original $125,000.00 Ordinance 0231-2023 PO385133
Mod 1 $0.00
Total $125,000.00
As Columbus continues to grow, there are real concerns that housing affordability and supply issues will continue to worsen. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) provide an opportunity to increase the housing supply, provide financial stability for owners, and can be leveraged to increase affordable housing. ADUs have the opportunity to positively impact a number of Columbus residents, including aging residents looking to downsize but stay in their neighborhood; retirees on fixed incomes needing extra income to cover their mortgage; homeowners looking for real estate investments; young professionals without families; and people with disabilities that can have their own living space but still be close to family support. The overall economic impact of ADUs is that they will increase the supply of studio and one-bedroom options in Columbus.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested to extend the current contract which expires October 31, 2023, and ensure that Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design can continue work without interruption providing design services in aid of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program.
Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is necessary.
Contract Compliance: the vendor number is 005667 and expires 03/28/2025
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design to extend the term of the agreement to April 30, 2024, in order to complete the work and expend all of the funds encumbered; and to declare an emergency ($0.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Develo...
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