Explanation
Background: In February of 2012 Mayor Coleman announced a program to fight vacant and abandoned property that includes a plan to aggressively target and demolish blighted structures. Ordinance 2390-2012 authorized the City to participate in the Moving Ohio Forward Grant Program and receive up to $5.8 million to help implement this plan. The deadline for the City to expend the Moving Ohio Forward grant funds is May 31, 2014. It is anticipated the Department of Development’s Land Bank Program will receive hundreds of houses for demolition between now and the grant program deadline. To meet this deadline, the Director of the Department of Development seeks authority to use multiple contractors to test/abate asbestos, deconstruct, and demolish these structures. This ordinance establishes an auditor’s certificate, waives competitive bidding, and authorizes the Director of Development to contract with multiple demolition companies. The Land Bank contacted demolition contractors that have performed the most demolitions within the City since 2011, with a minimum of 20 demolitions in one year. Additionally, all companies that are currently under contract with the City were contacted.
Fiscal Impact: Funds are available in the General Government Grant Fund, Moving Ohio Forward Grant.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to complete the work within the grant deadline.
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To authorize the Director of Development to enter into multiple contracts for demolition and asbestos abatement services; to authorize the transfer of cash between funds; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $4,106,592.00 from the General Government Grant Fund; to waive the competitive bidding and performance bond requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($4,106,592.00)
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WHEREAS, in 2012, Mayor Michael B. Coleman announced the Vacant and Abandon Properties Initiative, a comprehensive plan to address va...
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