Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Kinzelman Kline Gossman, for professional planning services for Whittier Peninsula Development.
The work includes the study of land of Whittier peninsula not under agreement for development by Franklin County Metroparks. The program of development is to include, but is not limited to an "executive" length golf facility, practice/teaching area, "pitch and putt" level golf course, other active recreation venues, support structures, mix of private developments, roadway access and parking.
The Contract Compliance Number for Kinzelman Kline Gossman is #311654496
The department is requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code 329.11 to enter into a contract with Kinzelman Kline gossman.
Justification for this waiver of city code 329.11 is their involvement with Franklin County Metro Parks and Audubon Ohio to assure the concept is compatible with the development of the park and center on the peninsula.
Emergency action is necessary to have studies begin immediately to keep with schedule of peninsula development.
Fiscal Impact:
$45,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Northand and other acquisitions councilmanic Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Kinzelman Kline Gossman for professional planning services for Whittier Peninsula Development, to waive the necessary competitive bidding requirements, to authorize the expenditure of $45,000.00 from the Northland and other acquisitions councilmanic Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($45,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the requirements of competitive bidding and contract with Kinzelman Kline Gossman for the Whittier Peninsuala Development planning; and
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