Explanation
Background:
Recreation and Parks entered into contract with Korda/Nemeth in 2013 for engineering services for the Camp Chase Rail Trail. The 3 mile trail will run from Georgesville Road to Eureka Avenue in the city’s west side. The preliminary engineering phase of the project provided a survey and layout of the trail, including a trail easement for the Camp Chase Rail Road Corporation conveyed to the city. The modification will allow for the preparation of final construction documents so that the project can be bid in March of 2014.
Principal Parties:
Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
1650 Watermark Drive, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Contract Compliance # 31-0922991
Benefits to Public:
The Camp Chase Rail Trail will be the first regional trail for the west side of Columbus. The project will run through the center of the Hilltop and Westgate communities, and will be a key segment of the 325 mile Ohio to Erie Trail, spanning from the Ohio River to Lake Erie. The trail development will be an extension of the Camp Chase Trail from Madison County, including a direct connection to Big Darby Creek. Thousands of residents live within minutes of the project, and will now have trail connectivity to downtown and the entire Columbus metropolitan area. The west side of the city is underserved by bike facilities, and t4he project increases safety for the cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for the Camp Chase Rail Trail; to authorize an expenditure of $319,117.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($319,117.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance #0483-2013 authorized the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related to the Camp Chase Trail Project 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the contract to include th...
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