Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Tim Lai Architect for the design and construction documents for a pavilion space in Italian Village Park in the Italian Village neighborhood. The work will include open shade structures, a small stage, locked storage space and seating in the park as part of the original master plan adopted by Italian Village Society in 2009.
Background: Italian Village Park is a small neighborhood park in the heart of Italian Village was renovated at the community request in 2009 through a master plan process based on community survey. Phase one was implemented with the desire to fundraise for Phase 2, the pavilion and stage at the west end of the park as shown on the master plan.
Mark Woods Development proposed the development of multi-story apartment building and garage immediately adjacent to Italian Village Park on the west property line to the Italian Village Commission in 2013. Through community meetings with both the IV Commission and Society, The Wood Companies obtained community and city support of the development by a financial commitment of $10,000 towards the landscaping of the no build easement on the west end of the park, a $60,000 contribution toward building the park pavilion and $3,000 to Italian Village Society park budget each year for 10 years.
The costs for this project will be $36,000.00 with a contingency of $4,000.00 for a total of $40,000.00.
The department is requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with Tim Lai Architect due to the design competition that was held to choose the architect. The selection was done by a juried 7 member panel that included 2 residents of Italian Village, a member of the Italian Village Society, an Italian Village Architect, 2 design professionals and an Italian Village business representative. Each firm gave a presentation of...
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