City of Columbus - File #: 0615-2011

• File #: 0615-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/12/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 5/23/2011
• Final action: 5/24/2011
• Title: To authorize the Directors of Public Service and Public Utilities to enter into a guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Wagenbrenner Development, Inc., for public infrastructure improvements to be constructed in connection with the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Columbus Coated Fabrics Phase 2A and Phase 2B project in the amount of $908,353.02 and to provide for construction inspection in the amount of $85,979.63; to authorize the City Auditor to execute a partial cancellation of an existing Auditor's Certificate; to authorize the Director of Public Service to expend $504,085.45 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $490,247.20 for the Division of Power and Water (Water) contribution to this project from the Water Build America Bonds Fund; to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($994,332.65)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/24/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/24/2011	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
5/23/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/23/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/12/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/12/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/11/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/10/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/10/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/10/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/9/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/5/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/5/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/3/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
5/2/2011	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/2/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2011	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/2/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/29/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/29/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/29/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
4/27/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/27/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/27/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/26/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/25/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/25/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND
On August 29, 2008 the City entered into the Columbus Coated Fabrics Economic Development Agreement (EDA) with Wagenbrenner Development, Inc., authorized by ordinance 1456-2007, to address the redevelopment of the Columbus Coated Fabrics site with housing, green space and improved roadways. The City has committed to funding the design and construction of street and utility improvements up to $12.85 million. The cost of design is $1,060,000.00. The cost of roadway improvements, including utility upgrades and inspection, will be up to $11,790,000.

On July 17, 2009 the City entered into the Columbus Coated Fabrics Design Agreement with Wagenbrenner Development, Inc. for the design of public roadway and infrastructure improvements on and around the site, authorized by ordinance 0043-2009.

Ordinance 1565-2009, authorized the City to enter into the Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement for Phase 1 improvements.

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Wagenbrenner Development in the amount of $908,353.02 for the Phase 2A and 2B improvements and to provide for construction inspection and administration by City staff in the amount of $85,979.63.

This project consists of improvements to City water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. The sanitary sewer improvements consist of approximately 1,200 linear feet of new 8" sewer pipe at a lower elevation in alley west of Grant Avenue between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue. The water improvements consist of the installation of approximately 2,000 feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water lines on Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue. These water improvements will provide for general rehabilitation of the area
distribution system including construction of new water lines, new fire hydrants, and transferring water services.

Subsequent legislation will authorize the remaining construction of public improvements on the ...