Explanation
1. Background
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has begun a $130 million, multi-phase redevelopment plan for the Poindexter Village area which is bounded by Mt. Vernon Avenue to the north, Ohio Avenue to the west, Long Street to the south, and Hughes Street to the east. In order to support this substantial redevelopment plan, it is necessary for CMHA and the City of Columbus to examine the condition of existing public infrastructure surrounding the redevelopment area and plan for improvements that may be necessary to support redevelopment. This shall be done through the creation of Infrastructure Master Plan.
This Infrastructure Master Plan will allow the City and CMHA to best utilize existing infrastructure, understand the investments required to improve infrastructure in the area to support this redevelopment, and efficiently coordinate needed improvements during the redevelopment. The City’s Development Department has committed up to $150,000.00 for reimbursement to CMHA for a professional services contract to study and make recommendations on needed public infrastructure improvements for the Poindexter Village redevelopment area.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority is 31-6401164.
3. Fiscal Impact
Funds in the amount of $150,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways G.O. Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements fund is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
4. Emergency Justification
Emergency action is requested so that construction of the first phase of the multi-phase redevelopment can start in spring/summer 2014 in accordance with CMHA’S schedule.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Str...
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