Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with greenways improvements managed by the Recreation and Parks Department.
Background: Improvements to the regional greenways trail system will include the Alum Creek Trail, Big Walnut Trail, Blacklick Creek Trail, Darby Creek Trail, Downtown Connector Trail, Olentangy Trail, and Scioto Trail. These are unanticipated expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, items such as site clearing, surveys, land acquisition, lighting, fencing, hard surfaces, drainage, signage, emergency repairs, and staff time. 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, allowing safety issues that arise to be addressed in a timely manner. Emergency action will also allow any needed work to start as soon as possible during the current construction season, keeping the impact on trail access and connectivity to a minimum.
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Area(s) Affected: City-wide
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by providing access to trails from neighborhoods; improved safety and education and to continue to improve the infrastructure of trails for the entire city.
Community Input/Issues: The number one request from a city wide survey is to maintain and improve our trails.
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To authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with greenways improvements within the Recreation and Parks Department;...
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