Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the City's share for the operation of the District and the surrounding department-owned land for the period of February 1, 2005 to January 31, 2006.
This allocation is to support the continued management, operation, development, marketing, security and volunteer programming of the Conservatory and the maintenance of the entire Franklin Park site, including the portion owned by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
This contract is being awarded under the provisions of Section 329.29 of the Columbus City Codes.
The Federal Identification Number for the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District is #31-1364884.
Due to cash flow needs of the Conservatory, emergency legislation is required for a payment to be made by March 2005.
Fiscal Impact:
$452,693.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to meet the financial obligation of this agreement.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement with the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District for the City's share for the operation of the District in 2005, to authorize the expenditure of $452,693.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($452,693.00)
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WHEREAS, continued support of the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District is necessary for management, operations, development, marketing, security and volunteer programming in 2005, in accordance with Ordinances No. 2707-89 and No. 1960-94; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District will maintain the entire Franklin Park site, including the portion owned by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily...
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