City of Columbus - File #: 1800-2004

• File #: 1800-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/4/2004
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 10/18/2004
• Final action: 10/20/2004
• Title: To authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various park and playground improvements from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/18/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/18/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/7/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/6/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2004	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/4/2004	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background:
Improvements will include installation of playground equipment, lighting, fencing, walkways, surveys, etc. All work will be based on three estimates obtained from qualified contractors and will not exceed $20,000.00 per job.

Emergency legislation is required to allow these projects to proceed in a timely manner as there are numerous requests for improvements due to safety and community concerns.

Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.

Funding for these improvements is available from unallocated balances in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund.

Title

To authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 for various park and playground improvements from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Body
WHEREAS, various park and playground improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and

WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to expend said funds as there are numerous requests for improvements due to safety and community concerns; now, therefore

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

Section 1. That the purchase of labor, materials and equipment is necessary for various park and playground improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department.

Section 2. That the expenditure of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund No. 702, Dept. 51-01, as follows, to pay the cost thereof. All work will be based on three estimates ...