Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art for the administration of the construction of improvements to the west garden of the Museum (the "Project Area") in the amount of $800,000.00. This ordinance also authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept the grant of a non-exclusive easement by the Columbus Museum of Art over the proposed Project Area which is necessary for the construction of the improvements and their use by the public after construction. The easement will provide that the Museum maintain the improvements at its sole cost and expense and that the City has the right but not the obligation to maintain the improvements.
As part of the ongoing renovation and expansion of the Columbus Museum of Art, the master plan proposes a new west entrance and garden adjacent to the Museum's new Center for Creativity. The proposed public garden will be a gateway entry experience to the Museum that includes an ADA accessible walkway from the street to the entrance. The garden will also provide a safe drop-off point for school and group tours and will be the sole ADA accessible entrance to the Museum during construction involving the 1970's addition and the new wing. The site will be free and accessible to the general public.
The Contract Compliance Number for the Columbus Museum of Art is 31-4379447.
Emergency action is necessary to allow the Columbus Museum of Art to begin work as soon as possible as plans for the garden is moving forward.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The expenditure of $800,000.00 is contingent upon August 20, 2013 bond sale; voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a non-exclusive easement for public access from the Columbus Museum of Art; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art;...
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