Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with greenways improvements managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. These are unanticipated expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, items such as site clearing, surveys, land acquisition, lighting, fencing, walkways, repairs, etc. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of Columbus City Code 329 and will not exceed $20,000.00 per contract. Improvements to the regional greenways trail system will include the Olentangy Trail, Alum Creek Trail, Scioto Trail and Big Walnut Trail.
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to transfer $100,000.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702, to authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with greenways improvements; to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0645-2013; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, various unanticipated greenways improvements are necessary within the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for these improvements from unallocated balances within the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget will be amended to reflect cancellations within Fund 702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures relate...
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