Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Marker Construction for the Case Road Park Project. The contract amount is $5,000,000.00, with an additional $7,500.00 for interdepartmental inspections and fees, for a total of $5,007,500.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
In 2018, Recreation and Parks acquired the former Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Sheep Farm at 2425 West Case Road. For several years, the Department had identified the 58 acre site as a key community park space, as the parcel is one of the largest remaining undeveloped open spaces in the entire Northwest Community. The surrounding neighborhoods have played an active role in providing support for the Recreation and Parks Department’s investment in developing this into a signature green space for a highly underserved area. The property is surrounded by high density housing with over 1,000 households within a 10 minute walk. The Carriage Place Community Center is also within 200 yards of the parkland.
The central core of the property will be developed into a community park with a balance of active and passive amenities, as well as, supportive infrastructure. The active amenities will include sports fields, playgrounds, and sports courts. The passive amenities will be walking trails, meadows, and naturalized areas. An outpost for the City Forestry section will occupy the northeast corner of the site. In addition, area will be reserved for a future Columbus Metropolitan Library Branch at the northwest corner of the property. Coordination between the Recreation and Parks Department and the Columbus Metropolitan Library is ongoing, including potential cost sharing agreements for shared infrastructure.
The Recreation and Parks Department proposes to deliver this project using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract. This delivery method will save the project money and time compared to traditio...
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