Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (hereinafter “SWACO”) for the Georgesville Refuse Station & SWACO Transfer Station Ph. 2 project.
The City maintains an outpost at 1550 Georgesville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228, consisting of a Refuse Station and a Transfer Station. Due to their age both facilities are deteriorating and require improvements. The City and SWACO have agreed to jointly undertake the renovations since both entities conduct operations at their respective facilities.
The City agrees to accept a deposit of funds from SWACO for the City to design, or cause to be designed, certain necessary improvements for said project.
A fee proposal from the design firm has been accepted by the City and SWACO. SWACO has agreed to contribute $1,255,686.02 up front for their share and will be deposited into the Streets and Highways Non-Bond Fund - Fund No. 776 through a lump sum payment.
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Finance and Management to authorize the receipt, appropriation, and expenditure of said funds.
2. VENDOR NO.: SWACO is considered a government entity; their Vendor No. is 005102.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is requested in order to maintain the project schedule and meet project commitments.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: SWACO’s contribution amount of $1,255,686.02 will be deposited into the Streets and Highways Non-Bond Fund - Fund No. 7766 and will require an appropriation and amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a Contribution Agreement with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for the Department of Public Service’s Georgesville Refuse Station & SWACO Transfer Station Ph. 2 project; to authorize the receipt, deposit, appropriation, and expenditure of $1,255,686.02 within t...
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