Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of renovations to the existing clubhouse at Champions Golf Course. The original scope of this project was to renovate the existing clubhouse. The modification is for the expanded scope of work which includes the design of a new larger clubhouse that will include a banquet room that can host up to 200 participants. There will be a larger kitchen, new cart house, pro shop that allows for better supervision and security of the parking lot and building.
Previous Ordinance number: 0370-2016
Principal Parties:
Schorr Architects, Inc.
230 Bradenton Avenue, Dublin, OH 43017
Tony Schorr 614-798-2096
CC# 03-0499713 Exp: 2/18/18
Columbus Employees: 5+
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to modify said contract so that work can continue on drawings so the project can be bid out this fall and construction can start in early 2018.
Benefits to the Public: Improves a City facility and encourages people to visit an area of town they may not otherwise do.
Community Input Issues: Project will improve a City facility and encourages people to visit an area of town they may not otherwise do.
Area(s) Affected: Planning Area: 11
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by helping to maintain and improve existing park facilities and improve customer service while improving revenue.
Fiscal Impact: The expenditure of $47,000.00 was legislated for the Champions Clubhouse Renovation Design contract by Ordinance 0370-2016. This ordinance will provide funding that will modify the previously authorized amount by $214,600.00. $214,600.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7712 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification, is $261,600.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of renovations to the existing clubhouse at Champions Golf Course; to authorize the modfication amount of $214,600.00; to authorize a total expenditure of $261,600.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($261,600.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. originally for the design of renovations to the existing clubhouse at Champions Golf Course to expand the scope of work which includes the design of a new larger clubhouse with a banquet room that can host up to 200 participants, a larger kitchen, new cart house, pro shop that allows for better supervision and security of the parking lot and building; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a modfication amount of $214,600.00 for a total expenditure of $261,600.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7712; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to modify said contract so that work can continue on drawings so that the project can be bid out this fall and construction can start in early 2018; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of renovations to the existing clubhouse at Champions Golf Course.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 5. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $214,600.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7712 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.