Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize various expenditures for labor, materials and equipment in conjunction with Recreation and Parks facility improvements. Necessary improvements include, but are not limited to, concrete work, HVAC, roofing and flooring. All work will be based on three (3) estimates obtained from qualified contractors and will not exceed $20,000.00 per job.
Emergency legislation is required in order to allow these projects to proceed in a timely manner. There are several small projects that need to be completed prior to the summer season.
Fiscal Impact:
$200,059.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the expenditure of $200,059.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund for facility improvements; and to declare an emergency. ($200,059.00)
Body
WHEREAS, various facility improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702; 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 as there are several small projects in need of completion over the summer season; 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 facility improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $200,059.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702, Dept. 51-01, as follows, to pay the cost thereof. All work will be based on three (3) estimates and will not exceed $20,000.00 per contract or job.
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