Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to return unused funds to the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), for the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Columbus Coated Fabrics) Phase 3A and NCR - Milo Grogan Re-Bid (OPWC CC01Q CC02Q) project. It will also authorize the return of additional unused funds, if necessary, after final accounting for the grant is performed.
Ordinance 1185-2014 passed June 9, 2014, authorized the construction of the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Columbus Coated Fabrics) Phase 3A and NCR - Milo Grogan Re-Bid (OPWC CC01Q CC02Q) project utilizing funds from the City of Columbus Department of Public Service Division of Design and Construction and grant funds from OPWC. Ordinance 1185-2014 did not include language to authorize the City to return unused or excess funds to the grantor, OPWC. A check was issued for disbursement of funds in the amount of $204,543.40 from OPWC. The check should have been issued in the amount of $157,964.44. OPWC overpaid the city in the amount of $46,578.96 and will need to recapture those funds from the city.
The project has been completed and final reimbursement checks have been issued to the City by OPWC. There is no opportunity to adjust the overpayment other than to repay the funds to OPWC.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $46,578.96 remain in the grant account and are available for refund. No additional funds are necessary.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to expend funds to repay the Ohio Public Works Commission $46,578.96 for overpaying a reimbursement request in connection with the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Columbus Coated Fabrics) Phase 3A and NCR - Milo Grogan Re-Bid project; and to declare an emergency. ($46,578.96)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Department of Public Service completed the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Colum...
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