Explanation
This ordinance will transfer $519,469.48 within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund and authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Hopewell Constructors.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on September 21, 2004 for the Columbus Performing Arts Project, as follows:
Status Amount
Hopewell Constructors FBE $1,058,677.00
Gutknecht Construction Maj. $1,070,000.00
The Altman Co. Maj. $1,191,568.00
Project includes General trades, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical.
The Contract Compliance Number for Hopewell Constructors is #31-1472318
A contingency amount of $150,000.00 is being included in this project.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up-to-date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management. Additionally, emergency action is required to allow project to be kept on schedule with the heating system being effected during upcoming winter months.
$1,208,677 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the transfer of $519,469.48 within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund for the Columbus Performing Arts Project, to direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Hopewell Constructors for the same project, to authorize the expenditure of $1,208,677.00 from various funds within the Recreation and Parks Department, and to declare an emergency....
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