Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $200,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with park improvements managed by the Recreation and Parks Department.
Background: This certificate is for unanticipated expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, items such landscaping, surveys, design, administrative fees, concrete, asphalt, equipment improvements, etc. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure that needed improvements are not delayed, keeping the impact on public park access to a minimum and allowing safety issues that arise to be addressed in a timely manner. The current certificate available for unanticipated park expenditures will be down to a balance of $12,586.86 after some recent unanticipated expenses. It is important to have this funding available to address unanticipated park improvement needs when they arise.
Benefits to the Public: The Public will benefit by keeping the impact on public park access to a minimum and allowing safety issues that arise to be addressed in a timely manner.
Area(s) Affected: All Communities within the City of Columbus will be affected by this purchase.
Master Plan Relation: Improving the maintenance and security of the parks.
Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $200,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with park improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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