Explanation
Background:
- This ordinance will authorize various expenditures for labor, materials and equipment in conjunction with various facilities improvements.
- Work will include roof and HVAC renovation, ADA improvements, electrical and plumbing improvements, etc. All work will be based on three estimates obtained from qualified contractors and will not exceed $20,000.00 per job.
- Emergency action is requested 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 facilities improvements from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, various facilities 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 facilities 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 Recrea...
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