Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development enter into an unplanned modification of a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) to extend the end date from December 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, to prevent a disruption in services, as there are projects underway that need addition time for completion. The Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) manages all aspects of the Power of One-Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program and provides design services to businesses within the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) districts and business throughout the City of Columbus.
Original Agreement $318,000.00 Ordinance 3282-2025 PO548894
Modification No. 1 amount $ 0.00
Total contract amount $318,000.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. No additional funds are required by this ordinance.
2. The current agreement expires on December 1, 2026, and the work outlined under this agreement is still ongoing, a legislative modification is required by operation of C.C. 329.09(b).
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) current contract as they are providing management for all aspects of the Power of One - Corridor and Parcel Intervention Program and provide design assistance and general management to the NCR districts.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested to allow the City to prevent any lapse in services, including projects that are currently in progress that were authorized by ordinance no. 3282-2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: There will be no additional cost for the program.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a not-for-profit service contract with the Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) to extend the end date from December 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, The Department of Development and Neighborhood Design Center (N...
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