Explanation
In July of 2013, COGO Bike Share was launched with 300 bikes and 30 stations in the downtown area. The system allows users to purchase a low-cost day or yearly pass and ride a bike for short trip transportation. Ordinance #2744-2014 modified the current 5 year contract with Alta Bicycle, now Motivate International, to expand the system by 8 new stations and 80 bikes for a new total of 38 stations and 380 bikes.
This ordinance will add 3 new stations and 45 more bikes to the system at a cost of $149,685.36.
Of that, The Ohio State University will contribute $99,790.24 towards the purchase of 2 additional stations. Columbus Public Health, through an Ohio Department of Health, Creating Healthy Communities Grant, will contribute the other $49,895.12 towards the purchase of 1 additional station.
Principal Parties:
Motivate International (formerly Alta Bicycle Share)
711 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR. 97214
Contract Compliance # 271439188
Contact: Kenneth Ezeadichie 516-434-8027
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order that additional bike stations can be installed as soon as possible to meet the Creating Healthy Community Grant deliverable deadline.
Fiscal Impact:
This ordinance is contingent on grant funding ordinance #1171-2015 through Columbus Public Health in the amount of $49,895.12. $99,790.24 in appropriation is available in Fund 294-005 based on the OSU commitment for reimbursement.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify a contract with Motivate International to expand the COGO Bike Share system; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $99,790.24 from the Recreation and Parks Property Fund 294 and $49,895.12 from the Health Department Grant fund 251; and to declare an emergency. ($149,685.36)
Body
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department has a need to modify the existing contract with Motivate International to expand the COGO Bike Share system; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio S...
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