Explanation
Background: The City of Columbus is in partnership with Homeport to revitalize the housing development known as the American Addition located on the east side of Joyce Avenue between Dewey and 12th Avenues. Homeport has gained control of over 100 lots, mostly vacant, and will be constructing single family homes on these lots as the market demands. The City of Columbus has committed to reconstructing the streets and alleys at a cost of up to $11,000,000. Right-of-way improvements will be constructed in 4 phases, phase 1 will start construction this fall. Before construction can start the alleys must be cleared of overgrowth and scrub trees so overhead utilities can be relocated. The Operations staff trimmed the overgrowth and removed the smaller trees but lacked the equipment to remove the larger trees. Recreation & Parks provided the crew and equipment to remove these larger trees and has invoiced $38,301.96 for the work. It is necessary to reimburse the Recreation & Parks Department as soon as possible as the work has already been completed. The Development Department will provide the funds for reimbursement.
Fiscal Impact: $38,301.96 is available in the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget, in Fund 735 Northland and Other Acquisitions.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so that reimbursement can be made in a timely manner for work already completed by the Recreation & Parks Department.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash between projects within the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse the Recreation and Parks Department for equipment and labor costs to clear American Addition alleys of large trees; to authorize the expenditure of $38,301.96 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($38,301.96)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is in partnership with Homeport to revi...
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