Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Thomas & Marker Construction Company for the restoration of the historically significant Richards House which will be renamed the Gregory S. Lashutka Event Center.
Thomas and Marker Construction Company began the restoration of the Richards House in December of 2015. The Building is one of the oldest surviving residential structures in the area, dating back to the 1810’s. The building will be expanded to 5,492 square feet and will create a facility that is suitable to be rented out by the Recreation and Parks Permit Section. The building will feature a smaller meeting room that will be available for use by the City and also can be rented out to the public. In addition, there will be a larger event room that can be rented out as well as restrooms, food preparation, and bride’s room to support the building use. There will also be a small outdoor gathering space which will provide views overlooking Griggs Reservoir.
During the Construction Process, there have been several expenses added that were not anticipated and not included in the original contract. Significant added expenses include hazardous material abatement throughout the building, City required revisions received post bid, revisions to windows based on field conditions, and various revisions to provide structural stability based on field conditions.
The Gregory S. Lashutka Event Center relates to the Mayor’s Initiative of conservation by preserving and restoring a historically significant structure and making it available for use.
The original legislation for this project was for $2,158,200.00 and this modification will be an increase of $40,000.00 for a new project total of $2,198,200.00.
Previous Ordinance number: 2589-2015
Principal Parties:
Thomas & Marker Construction Company
2011 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221
Robert Butler 614-754-8349
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