City of Columbus - File #: 0682-2026

• File #: 0682-2026
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/2/2026
• In control: Neighborhoods, Recreation, & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 3/30/2026
• Final action: 4/3/2026
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify existing contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. and Sessley Building Services LLC for the Beatty Community Center Renovations Project; to authorize the appropriation of $2,581,112.20 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $2,800,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the amendment of the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $3,900,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund and Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,900,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/3/2026	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/2/2026	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
3/30/2026	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/30/2026	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify existing contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. and Sessley Building Services LLC to provide professional and construction services associated with the Beatty Community Center Renovations Project. The modification amount for Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. is $111,000.00. The modification amount for Sessley Building Services LLC is $3,665,000.00 with a contingency of $120,000.00, for a total of $3,785,000.00. An additional $4,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $3,900,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.

The Beatty Community Center, located at 247 North Ohio Avenue, dates to the construction of the gymnasium in 1926 and includes building additions constructed in 1951, 1966, and 2004. A fire broke out in the gymnasium on August 22, 2024. This incident led to fire and smoke damage throughout the building. The department currently has contracts with Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc for design services and Sessley Building Services LLC as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to facilitate the repair and renovation of this facility. The center will be converted into a teen-oriented community center.

This planned modification will allow Sessley Building Services LLC to continue the necessary renovations of the Beatty Community Center. The initial contract included funds for preconstruction and long lead time equipment costs. This portion of the project will continue the construction phase of the project and increase the existing contract from $350,000.00 to a new total of $4,135,000.00.

This legislation request also includes a planned modification to the design contract for Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. The modification will increase the existing design contract of $392,000.00 by an additional $111,000.00 for a total of $503,000.00 for construction related professional services.

The origina...