City of Columbus - File #: 0477-2007

• File #: 0477-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/15/2007
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 4/9/2007
• Final action: 4/11/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to execute those documents necessary to purchase that real property known as 724 Woodrow Avenue from Our Masonry Company, Incorporated, for the relocation and consolidation of various Division of Police functions, and to expend $1,580,000.00 for costs associated with said acquisition, and to authorize the transfer of $2,000,000.00 within the 2004 Voted Safety Bond Fund for said acquisition and renovation design services, and to amend the 2006 CIB, and to declare an emergency ($1,580,000.00).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/11/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/10/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/9/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/9/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/21/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/21/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/21/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/21/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/21/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/21/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/21/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/21/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/20/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/20/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/20/2007	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/20/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/20/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/16/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Disapproved
3/16/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/15/2007	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
Background: The Division of Police desires to consolidate and relocate both its Property Room, currently located at Fairwood Avenue, and its Police Crime Lab, located in leased space at King Avenue, to a location on the near Southside. Both the Property Room and the Crime Lab are at capacity and have outgrown their current space. The ability to locate both operations within one building will allow for increased efficiency and reduction of operating expenses. The Division has been looking for a building that will allow for the co-location of these related functions as well as meet the projected growth needs of both operations. A property has been identified at 724 Woodrow Avenue that will meet the Division's current and future space needs, provide sufficient parking to support of both functions, and eliminate the need to transport evidence between two different locations. The new location consists of approximately nine (9) acres with a building of approximately 168,000 square feet, and paved parking for a minimum of 400 cars. The building contains 20,000 square feet of newly renovated office space, including ADA compliant restrooms and 148,000 square feet of industrial and warehouse space with five dock doors and a drive-in door. The property is centrally located and easily accessible via S.R. 104, I-71, and I-70. The proposed City operations are in full alignment with the City's South Side Plan and supports development and revitalization within the South Side Planning Area. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to execute those documents necessary to purchase that real property from Our Masonry Company, Incorporated and to expend $1,580,000.00 for costs associated with said acquisition. The balance of funds transferred will be used for renovation and construction design services. The purchase price equates to a cost of $9.40 per square foot. Purchase contingencies in...