City of Columbus - File #: 1067-2004

• File #: 1067-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/4/2004
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 7/19/2004
• Final action: 7/21/2004
• Title: To authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for greenways improvements from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/21/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/19/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/19/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/13/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/13/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/30/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/30/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2004	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/15/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/15/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/14/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/7/2004	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/7/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/4/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background:
This ordinance will authorize various expenditures for labor, materials and equipment in conjunction with Greenways Improvements.

Improvements will include site clearing, surveys, land acquisition, lighting, fencing, walkways, etc. All work will be based on three estimates obtained from qualified contractors and will not exceed $20,000.00 per job.

Emergency legislation is required to allow these projects to proceed in a timely manner as current land acquisitions are being negotiated and survey and site work needed to keep Greenways Project moving forward.

Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.

Funding for these improvements is available from unallocated balances in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund.

Title

To authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for greenways improvements from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, greenways improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and

WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; 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 current land acquisitions are being negotiated and survey and site work is needed to keep the Greenways Project moving forward; 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 various greenways improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department.

SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby aut...