Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a modified guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement (GMRA) with Pizzuti Short North, LLC, for an amount up to $55,811.00 for electrical infrastructure inspection work required for the Pizzuti Short North Projects Utility Improvements. This ordinance is a companion piece to Ordinance 1164-2013.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Pizzuti Short North, LLC is 46-1222280. The expiration date is 10/22/2014.
3. FISCAL IMPACTS
The Department of Development will contribute up to $55,811.00 for the electrical infrastructure inspection work as part of this GMRA. The companion ordinance, Ord 1164-2013 amends the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget and transfers the required funds from the Streets and Highway G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 704 for this project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting this ordinance to be considered an emergency as part of the overall construction and inspection work required for this project.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a modified guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement (GMRA) with Pizzuti Short North, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of up to $55,811.00 from the Streets and Highway G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,811.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a modified guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement (GMRA) with Pizzuti Short North, LLC, in an amount up to $55,811.00 for the electrical infrastructure inspection work; and
WHEREAS, the initial funding for this project was for $225,000.00 and authorized by Ordinance No. 0866-2013, as passed April 29, 2013 for the Pizzuti Short North Projects Utility Improvements; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize said design guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement and the expenditure of such funds to maintain the project schedule and meet community commitments; thereby immediately preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to enter into a modified guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement with Pizzuti Short North, LLC, Two Miranova Place, Suite 800, Columbus, Ohio 43215, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter for the electrical infrastructure inspection improvements to be constructed in connection with the Pizzuti Short North Projects.
SECTION 2. That the sum of up to $55,811.00 is authorized to be expended for the electrical infrastructure inspection work for this modified guaranteed maximum reimbursement agreement as follows:
Fund / Dept-Div. / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA Code / Amount
704 / 590415-100009 / Pizzuti Short North Projects - Utility Improvements / 06-6687 / 744159 / $55,811.00
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.