City of Columbus - File #: 0696-2004

• File #: 0696-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/1/2004
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 4/19/2004
• Final action: 4/21/2004
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department, in accordance with Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter, to enter into a guaranteed maximum reimbursement contract for $400,000 with Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. for the purpose of roadwork contruction at the former AC Humko site; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $400,000 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 95, Voted 99 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to pay directly contractor(s) of Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd.; to waive provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/21/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/20/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/19/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/19/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/7/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/7/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/7/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/7/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/6/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent Within
4/5/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/5/2004	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/5/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/5/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/5/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/5/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The ordinance authorizes the Director of the Public Service Department to enter into a guaranteed maximum reimbursement contract with Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. for construction of roadways within the AC Humko redevelopment site in the Harrison West neighborhood of Columbus. Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. have finalized plans for this traditional neighborhood development to include approximately 222 apartments, 62 condominiums and 41 single-family homes. Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. anticipates site demolition, clean up and infrastructure work to commence in April of this year.


FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $400,000 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 95, Voted 99 Streets and Highways Fund. The Special Income Tax transfer is a temporary measure until the City sells notes or bonds to fund this capital improvement.


EMERGENCY
JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency action is requested in order to undertake the construction of roadways prior to the start of housing construction.


Title

To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department, in accordance with Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter, to enter into a guaranteed maximum reimbursement contract for $400,000 with Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. for the purpose of roadwork contruction at the former AC Humko site; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $400,000 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 95, Voted 99 Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to pay directly contractor(s) of Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd.; to waive provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000)



Body

WHEREAS, Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. has finalized plans for redevelopment of the former AC Humko site, a traditional neighborhood development to include approximately 222 apartments and 103 for sale condominiums; and

WHEREAS, Royal Tallow Holdings Ltd. is adm...