Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget and authorizes the transfer of $14,000.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund. This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with JL Bender, Inc. Architects and Planners for professional services for the design and construction of kitchen cabinetry renovations for the Division of Fire at Fire Station No. 8, 1240 East Long Street; Fire Station No. 16, 1130 East Weber Road; Fire Station No. 21, 3294 East Main Street; and Fire Station No. 23, 4451 East Livingston Avenue.
This legislation is necessary as the cabinets are past their useful life. The project shall include the design, construction drawings, and specifications for bidding and construction of the replacement of the existing kitchen cabinets with new metal units. The work may require some plumbing coordination, as well as countertop removal and re-installation, but appliances will not be changed. Fire fighters and medics live in fire stations during their twenty-four hour shifts, thereby necessitating functioning kitchens.
JL Bender, Inc. Architects and Planners were selected under the provisions of the Columbus City Codes 329.10. JL Bender Architects and Planners, Inc. were selected due to its expertise in this area and its successful completion of previous projects of similar nature for the City.
Emergency action is requested to meet the operational needs of the fire stations, thereby providing necessary accommodations for functioning kitchens.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $800.00 from existing cash in the Safety Voted Bond Fund. It also transfers $14,000.00 between projects in the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
JL Bender, Inc. Architects and Planners Contract Compliance No. 31-1176832, expiration date 7/02/12.
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To amend the 2010 Capital Improvements...
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