Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to set up an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with new development projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. These are unanticipated and time-sensitive expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, engineering, surveys, design, appraisals, and other various expenditures related to the development of new parks, facilities, and amenities that are new to the system and/or have not existed previously. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329. Expenditures will be in compliance with the City of Columbus Capital Eligibility Requirements.
Benefits to the Public: Having this funding in place for unanticipated, high priority, and time-sensitive new development projects will benefit the community by advancing the strategic goals of the department while improving access to recreational opportunities for all.
Community Input Issues: Many requests that this funding helps to address come straight from the community, through 311, and direct contact with the department. The community communicates their requests for improvements through public workshops, social media, and direct contact with City staff. New development projects are based on strategic priorities based on public and community group input.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99) - The entire City of Columbus is affected by having the funding in place to act on opportunities that arise.
Master Plan Relation: This certificate and resulting projects will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by expanding access to a variety of recreational opportunities for all residents.
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 is budgeted and available from and within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
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