Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 702, authorize various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with Park and Playground Improvements.
Improvements will include installation of playground equipment, lighting, fencing, 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 to complete existing parkland needs.
Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00 is budgeted in the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this project.
Title
To authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 and appropriation of said funds within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various Park and Playground Improvements from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, various Park and Playground Improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Voted 1999/2004 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 transfer $100,000.00 within the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to expend said funds so improvements can proceed as soon as possible to complete existing facility needs; 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 Park and Playground Improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is her...
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