City of Columbus - File #: 0476-2011

• File #: 0476-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/15/2011
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 4/4/2011
• Final action: 4/7/2011
• Title: To authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the Governmental Build America Bond Fund; to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into various contracts for the removal and management of the Emerald Ash Borer; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Build America Bond Fund; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 for the expenditures listed within this legislation; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/7/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/6/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/4/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/4/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/22/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/22/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/21/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/15/2011	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Build America Bond Fund No. 746 and to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget to allow for funding to remove Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)infested and damaged trees.
This ordinance will establish an auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for EAB management and park improvements. An estimated $450,000 of this expenditure will provide services to remove 1000 infested and hazardous trees and stump grindings for previously removed infested trees. The balance of $50,000 will provide funding for additional removals as needed, additional stump grindings, and contract supervision.
All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. The first phase of this project, 500 trees, is to be advertised and proposals requested by April 1, 2011.
In order to commence the removal of the infested and hazardous trees immediately, we are requesting the authorization of $500,000.00 in Voted Bond Funds and the authorization for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into various contracts relating to the EAB management process.
Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the removal of hazardous and infested trees immediately.
Fiscal Impact:
$500,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Parks and Recreation Build America Bond Fund 746 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the transfer of $500,000.00 within the Governmental Build America Bond Fund; to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into various contracts for the removal and management of the Emerald Ash Borer; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Build America Bond Fund; to establish an a...