Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC for the assistance in the program management of the redevelopment of Linden Park.
Pizzuti Solutions, LLC will be providing Program Management services for the redevelopment of Linden Park. These services will assist Recreation and Parks with the coordination of the design and construction services. The Linden Park redevelopment project started in 2015 working with Blueprint Columbus with the proposed renovation of the park pond. Once Blueprint scaled back its participation, the Recreation and Parks Department took a step back and decided to look at the park as a whole, which included the recreation center which needed renovated. In early 2017, it was decided to move forward with a total park redevelopment.
The costs for this project will be $10.00 and a contingency of $50,000.00 for unforeseen services which may be necessary for the development and commissioning of the project for a total of $50,010.00. Pizzuti will be donating 3.5% of the total project cost in the form of consulting services in relation to this project.
Principal Parties:
Pizzuti Solutions, LLC
629 N. High Street, Suite 500
Columbus Ohio 43215
James Russell, Executive Vice-President
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC so they can assist with the negotiations that need to be finalized in February, so the project can stay on track to bid out the construction portion by late 2018.
Bid Waiver Justification: A bid waiver is being requested because of the donation of services towards this project.
Benefits to the Public: The Park renovation helps to improve park space that will be used by the community for years to come. The renovation of the recreation center will improve health and wellness and allow more programs to be offered to the community.
Community Input Issues: There will be community meetings to get input from the community.
Area(s) Affected: Linden Area community; 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.
Fiscal Impact: $50,010.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC for the assistance in the program management of the redevelopment of Linden Park; to authorize the expenditure of $50,010.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund; to waive the competitive procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($50,010.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC for the assistance in the program management of the redevelopment of Linden Park;
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to waive the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329 to enter into said contract; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $50,010.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC for the assistance in the program management of the redevelopment of Linden Park so that the negotiations can be finalized in February and the project can stay on track to bid out the construction portion by late 2018; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Pizzuti Solutions, LLC for the assistance in the program management of the redevelopment of Linden Park.
SECTION 2. That this Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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 6. That, for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $50,010.00 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 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment.
SECTION 7. 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.