Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. to construct 0.5 mile of the Alum Creek Trail from Innis Park to Easton. The contract will include constructing one stream crossing of Alum Creek and a smaller bridge over a tributary creek. The segment will provide a connection between eight miles of trail to the north and 12 miles of trail to the south. The work will consist of asphalt paving, concrete, steel bridges, and a timber boardwalk. The Easton segment of the Alum Creek Trail is the final missing piece of a 22-mile long regional greenway. The gap has prevented users from full use of the trail, and there are no safe walking or cycling alternatives in the surrounding communities. The regional trail has been under development for the past 15 years and thousands of residents will now gain access to schools, parks, employment, and a busy college campus. The Alum Creek Trail is heavily used by pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of completing this regional trail has been a high priority for residents, employers, and community stakeholders for over 20 years. The project has been the number one listed trail priority project by trail users throughout the entire city. The Near East side and Easton areas are underserved by safe access to walking and biking opportunities. The trail will provide a significant increase in pedestrian and biking safety for a large sector of the city. Almost one-quarter of the city will be within minutes of a major north/south trail. The Alum Creek Trail is a major linear park facility in Columbus. The trail has been listed as a high priority in area plans including the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's regional bikeway plan, the Central Ohio Greenways Plan, and the Columbus Recreation and Parks master plan.
The costs for this project will be $1,370,502.43 with a contingency of $136,999.57 and a Construction Inspection Fee of $6...
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