Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify an existing contract with Marker, Inc. DBA Marker Construction for the West Case Road Park Project. The modification amount is $5,290,000.00. An additional $95,000.00 is being authorized for interdepartmental inspections and fees for a total of $5,385,000.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
This $5,290,000.00 cost is the third anticipated authorization that will ultimately fund the construction of this park and its facilities. With a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) contract and completed construction plans, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department negotiated a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project delivery. This authorization is part of that total GMP, which our CMR cannot exceed. The budget for this project is $18,290,000.00. This authorization will allow for site construction to continue through fall 2027, which is when the project is scheduled to be complete.
In 2018, Recreation and Parks acquired the former Ohio State University Agriculture Extension Sheep Farm at 2425 West Case Road. For several years the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has identified the 58-acre site as a key community park space, as the parcel is one of the largest remaining undeveloped open spaces in the entire Northwest Community. At the same time, the surrounding neighborhoods have played an active role by providing support for the City’s investment to buy the site and develop a signature green space for a highly underserved area. The property is surrounded by high density housing, with over 1,000 households within a 10-minute walk. The Carriage Place Community Center is also within 200 yards of the parkland.
The original project completion date of the project was December 25, 2026. The modified project completion date, as a result of the proposed modification, will be August 27, 2027.
Amount of Additional Funds: $5,385,000.00
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