Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance seeks authorization for the Director of Public Service to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) for up to $191,178.30 to construct public infrastructure improvements on Washington Avenue and Ninth Street, as part of the Museum's current renovation and expansion project.
The ordinance allows the city to reimburse CMA for items constructed in the final condition in the right-of-way on Washington Avenue and Ninth Street between Broad Street and Gay Street. This includes curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, a pull-off area on Ninth Street, water valve adjustments on Washington Avenue, and other items necessary to construct infrastructure in the final condition within the right-of-way.
This ordinance also authorizes the Director of public service to encumber funds for inspection services so that Department of Public Service staff can inspect the improvements described above. The estimated cost of inspection is $19,117.83.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Columbus Museum of Art is 314379447. The expiration date is 3/4/17.
3. FISCAL IMPACTS
Funds in the amount of $210,296.13 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting emergency designation in order to allow construction to begin, which is necessary to maintain the Columbus Museum of Art's project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art for up to $191,178.30 to construct public infrastructure improvements on Washington Avenue and Ninth Street; to encumber funds for Department of Public Service staff to provide inspection services for said improvements; to authorize the expenditure of $210,296.13 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($210,296.13)
Body
WHEREAS, the Columbus Museum of Art is constructing public infrastructure improvements on Washington Avenue and Ninth Street; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service shall inspect the construction of said public improvements; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art in an amount up to $191,178.30 for the construction of public infrastructure improvements on Washington Avenue and Ninth Street; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to encumber funds for Department of Public Service staff to provide inspection services for said improvements; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Service, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement and the expenditure of such funds to maintain the project schedule and meet community commitments; thereby immediately preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement with the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter for the construction of public infrastructure improvements in support of the Museum's renovation and expansion and to encumber funds to pay for necessary inspection costs associated with the project.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the agreement and inspection the sum of up to $210,296.13 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund as follows:
Agreement
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 440104-100007 / Roadway Improvements - Creative Campus / 06-6631 / 741047 / $191,178.30
Inspection
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 440104-100007 / Roadway Improvements - Creative Campus / 06-6687 / 741047 / $19,117.83
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.