Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with IBI Group for the Alum Creek Trail - Westerville Road Connector project. This modification is needed for additional design work to improve the alignment of the connector along the AEP corridor, to provide an easement document to AEP for the trail, and to address additional Stormwater requirements which have been identified during plan development and review. The cost for this modification is $11,916.00 which will increase the project total from $42,439.22 to $54,355.22. This is the first time this contract has been modified.
The connector will run from Brandywine Park to Wingfield Street, where it directly connects to the regional trail. The project will be built in conjunction with the Department of Public Service’s Olentangy/Alum Creek Connector (OLAC) improvements at Westerville Road. Over 2,000 residents will be able to directly access the Alum Creek Trail when constructed. Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer of 2017. One of the most high priority trail improvements requested in Columbus is east/west connectors to existing regional trails.
Principal Parties:
IBI Group
635 Brooksedge Blvd.
Westerville, OH 43081
Jeff Hackenbracht 614-818-4900
Contract Compliance #31-1442777
Exp Date: 1/10/19
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said modification so that the active contract and project can stay on schedule.
Benefits to the Public: Cycling, walking, running, and active trail uses provide highly recognized year-round benefits to urban lifestyles. Access to trails and to key destinations is one of the top rated priorities noted by residents.
Area(s) Affected: Northland Area (6)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Mas...
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