Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with Greenways Improvements in the amount of $100,000.00
Improvements include site clearing, surveys, land acquisition, lighting, fencing, walkways, repairs, etc.
All work will be based on three estimates obtained from qualified contractors and will not exceed $20,000.00 per contract or job.
Repairs to the regional greenway trail system will include Olentangy, Alum Creek, Scioto and Big Walnut.
Emergency legislation is required to allow these projects to proceed in a timely manner.
Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various Greenways Improvements from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Greenways Improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to expend said funds to ensure improvements proceed in a timely manner; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the purchase of labor, materials and equipment is necessary for various Greenways Improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 702, Dept. 51-01, Project No. 510316-100000, Object Level 3 No. 6620, and OCA Code 6445...
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