Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Franklin Park Conservatory for the administration of the implementation of the Franklin Park Master Plan in the amount of $500,000.00.
Background: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens requested capital support from the City of Columbus in 2019 in support of three capital projects. The $500,000 commitment from the City of Columbus will support the restoration of a recently purchased office space at 1720 E. Broad Street, installation of electrical and lighting in the Mallway for Conservatory Aglow, and upgrades to the Argus environmental control system for the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House and Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse.
It has been determined that it will be beneficial to have the Franklin Park Conservatory perform the administration of these projects to help allow the least disruption to the daily operation of the Conservatory business. The funds will be used to reimburse the Conservatory for expenditures to support the implementation of the Master Plan for the Conservatory and Franklin Park and capital improvement projects for the Conservatory.
Principal Parties:
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Federal Identification Number: 31-1364884
Non-Profit Organization
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is necessary to allow the City to reimburse the Franklin Park Conservatory as soon as possible as plans for the park are moving forward and work has commenced.
Benefits to the Public: These improvements will benefit the community by enhancing the visitor experience, creating a more attractive destination for Central Ohio residents and beyond. Franklin Park, The Conservatory, and Botanical Gardens are an asset to the entire Central Ohio community.
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