Explanation
Recreation and Parks contracted with DLZ in 2008 to prepare plans for a 0.8 mile extension of the Scioto Trail from Riversedge office complex to Fifth Avenue. The modification is necessary to perform additional engineering to satisfy storm water and utility requirements, right-of-way document preparation, permitting fees, and a retaining wall plan.
Benefits to Public:
Increased access to the regional trail system, and additional non-motorized transportation modes to a busy commercial/office corridor. The project increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Community Input/Issues:
Input and support for this extension project was received from local residents and businesses, Marble Cliff Council, Grandview Heights Council; and Upper Arlington Council.
Emergency Justification:
Emergency legislation is requested so that the additional work can commence immediately and allow the project to be sold in 2011.
Financial Impact (Completed and Initialed by Fiscal Section):
Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 - $42,231.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with DLZ, Inc. for professional services related to the Scioto Trail-Riversedge to Fifth Avenue project; to authorize expenditure of $42,231.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,231.00)
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WHEREAS, The modification is necessary to perform additional engineering to satisfy storm water and utility requirements, right-of-way document preparation, permitting fees, and a retaining wall plan; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into this modification so that the additional work can commence immediately and allow the project to be sold in 2011 for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL ...
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