City of Columbus - File #: 1335-2006

• File #: 1335-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/10/2006
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 7/24/2006
• Final action: 7/26/2006
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with M.A.D. Scientist, LLC; in the amount of $36,000.00; for the management of a wetland in the Clover Park area; to authorize the transfer of $36,000.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($36,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/26/2006	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/25/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/24/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/24/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/14/2006	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
7/14/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/14/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/13/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/13/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/13/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/13/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/12/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/12/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/12/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
7/11/2006	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/10/2006	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/10/2006	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/10/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with M.A.D. Scientist, LLC, for the management of a wetland in the Clover Park area in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.

M.A.D. Scientist, LLC was selected for this project from proposals received from ten (10) firms on March 17, 2006.

It was determined that M.A.D. Scientist, LLC's proposal and experience far exceeded the other firms. M.A.D. Scientist, LLC was selected based on experience, availability, and knowledge of project site.

As part of the Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit and the Ohio EPA 401 permit, the City of Columbus, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Stormwater Section mitigated a wetland in the Clover Park. As part of the mitigation, the wetland has to be managed for a 5-year period. The Sewerage and Drainage Division has asked the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to lead the project, but funding for the management will be provided by the Stormwater Section.

M.A.D. Scientist, LLC is responsible for preparing and submitting reports required by permit to the Ohio EPA. M.A.D. Scientist, LLC is also agreeing to help manage the wetland for control of invasive species with Recreation and Parks for its success.

M.A.D. Scientist, LLC and Recreation and Parks are not responsible for the hydrology or construction of the wetlands or physical changes necessary to ensure the success of the wetland's establishment or permit compliance.

The Contract Compliance Number for M.A.D. Scientist, LLC, is #20-1126855.

Emergency action is necessary to begin project as soon as possible.

Fiscal Impact: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of establishing sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. Additionally, this legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund.

Title

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