Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance provides $20,805.14 to prevent inspection deficits for projects within the Department of Public Service Capital Improvement Program. Construction Inspection funding is normally authorized in construction legislation and available throughout the project.
The amount for inspection established at the start of the project is estimated by taking a percentage of the construction cost, and occasionally, the funds set up for the project are not sufficient to cover the inspection of the project through completion. It is then necessary to request additional funding for the remaining inspection costs. This ordinance authorizes an additional amount of $20,805.14 to establish funding to prevent inspection deficits in various projects. Inspection funding for the following projects makes up this $20,805.14.
Department of Public Service
Bridge Cleaning and Sealing 2011 $880.27
Bikeway Development - Bike Hitches/Racks/Parking Shelters/ $15,000.00
Pavement Markings and Signage
Total $15,880.27
Department of Recreation and Parks
Alum Creek Trail -Sunbury Road to Innis Park $1,270.00
Main Street Sidewalks for Scioto Mile project $2,231.50
Total $3,501.50
Department of Development
Columbus Housing Initiative - Charles Roadway Improvements $1,423.37
Total $1,423.37
Combined Total Needed $20,805.14
These projects require additional construction inspection funds for varying reasons, including project modifications due to expan...
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