Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $190,000.00 for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with necessary improvements to the Scioto Mile Fountain in Bicentennial Park and the surrounding area managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, items such as lighting, hard surfaces, drainage, piping, valves, signage, and emergency repairs. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.
Benefits to the Public: Bicentennial Park serves as the centerpiece for some of the City’s most vital downtown programming, including the Columbus Arts Festival, Rhythm on the River, the FountainSide series, and the Jazz & Rib Fest. It is also the setting for notable collaborations with partners such as the Columbus Jazz Orchestra/Jazz Arts Group and BalletMet Columbus.
Community Input Issues: The community has expressed the desire for well-kept and updated amenities through public workshops, social media, and direct contact with the department.
Area(s) Affected: The entire City of Columbus and beyond is affected by having the funding in place to act efficiently on issues that impact this important amenity.
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by helping to ensure that amenities remain safe, updated, and user friendly.
Fiscal Impact: $190,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure that needed improvements are not delayed, allowing issues to be addressed in a timely manner, prior to the upcoming fountain season, and keeping the impact on fountain access to a minimum.
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To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in th...
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