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 high priority emergency repair and replacement projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. These are unanticipated and time-sensitive expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, as fixing a design flaw, replacing a major component of an asset, repairing a major structural part of an asset, increasing the capacity of an asset, adapting an asset to a new use as a result of the repairs, and other various emergency repairs. 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 emergency 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 issues 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.
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 and making sure departmental assets remain accessible, safe, updated, and user friendly.
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 is budgeted and available from and within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financ...
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