Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to fund the construction inspection costs payable the City of Columbus Department of Public Service for the Barthman/Parsons Blueprint Green Infrastructure Pilot Project Phases I and II. Construction for Phase I of the project (Ord. 1492-2015) authorized a construction contract with Facemyer Landscaping, LLC. Construction for Phase II of the project (Ord. 1977-2015) authorized a construction contract with John Eramo and Sons, Inc. Both contracts require construction inspection and administrative services. The Department of Public Service has agreed to provide these services.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: The contracted work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 120 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: The City of Columbus Department of Public Service is a governmental agency and contract compliance is not applicable.
4. Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested in order to support the construction needs and timelines of the project.
5. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and transfer of $441,120.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund, Fund 664; the creation of sufficient budget authority; authorization of the expenditure of up to $441,120.00 from the G.O. Bond Fund 664 and amends the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget to establish sufficient budget authority for this ordinance. Monies for this expenditure from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund will be provided from a future Bond Sale via the transfer detailed in this ordinance.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to encumber funds for the Construction Inspection and Administration Services associated with the Barthman/Parsons Blueprint Green Infrastructure Pilot Project to the City’s Department of Public Service; to auth...
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