Explanation
Background: This ordinance allows the Director of Recreation and Parks to authorize payment of Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Funds for the renovation of the COSI facility and surrounding grounds. 2017 improvements will include, but are not limited to, roof replacement (phase 2 of 3) and concession area improvements.
The City of Columbus owns Genoa Park, located immediately east of COSI along with the building that COSI operates, located at 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215. The City has determined that it is in their best interest to enter into an agreement with the Franklin County Historical Society (dba COSI) for the purposes of renovating and improving the building and surrounding grounds. In order to facilitate the renovation of the building, it is necessary for the City and COSI to enter into this agreement for the purposes of setting forth the terms and conditions therein. The guaranteed maximum cost to be reimbursed by the City for the design and construction of improvements shall not exceed $750,000.00.
Principal Parties:
Franklin County Historical Society (DBA COSI Columbus)
333 W. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Federal Identification Number: 31-4383802
Non-Profit Organization
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to keep design and construction phases on schedule, keeping the impact to facility operations to a minimum and allowing the public to utilize the improvements as soon as possible.
Benefits to the Public: These improvements will benefit the community by enhancing the visitor experience, creating a more attractive destination for Central Ohio residents and beyond. COSI and the surrounding public grounds are an asset to the entire Central Ohio community.
Community Input Issues: The Community has expressed a desire for cultural enrichment and educational outreach available to residents.
Area(s) Affected: The entire City of Columbus, Central Ohio, and beyond will benefit from these improveme...
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