Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Moody Nolan, Inc. for the design of the redevelopment of Linden Park and Community Center.
The Linden Park redevelopment project started in 2015 working with Blueprint Columbus on the proposed renovation of the park pond in which the Recreation and Parks Department began community meetings to conduct park improvements in conjunction with the pond work. Once Blueprint decided to scale back their participation due to feasibility, Recreation and Parks took a step back and decided to look at the park as a whole to include the Linden Community Center which also needs major renovation. Early 2017, it was decided to move forward with a complete park and facility redevelopment project.
The costs for this project will be $1,979,990.00 with a contingency of $200,000.00 for a total of $2,179,990.00.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on June 30, 2017 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on July 20, 2017. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company
Braun and Steidl Architects (MAJ)
Hardlines Design (MAJ)
Harris Architects (MBE)
Moody Nolan (MBE)
MSA Sport (MAJ)
Schooley Caldwell (MAJ)
Star Consultants (MBE)
Triad Architects (MAJ)
Williams Architecture and Aquatics (MAJ)
WSA Studio (MAJ)
Principal Parties:
Moody Nolan, Inc.
300 Spruce Street, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215
Curt Moody 614-461-4664
31-1256984
Exp. 5/6/18
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that design work may begin immediately so construction work can be bid out in late 2018.
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 Linden Community 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:
Community Parks:
Expand revenue-producing amenities.
Update 1 community park per year.
Recreation Facility:
Strategically prioritize center improvements.
Enhance safety and security at centers with ongoing crime issues.
Build on revenue-generating capabilities of larger centers to leverage cost recovery for all centers.
Fiscal Impact: $2,179,990.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Moody Nolan, Inc. for the design of the redevelopment of Linden Park and Community Center; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate, transfer, and expend $2,179,000.00 between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017; and to declare an emergency. ($2,179,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Moody Nolan, Inc. for the design of the redevelopment of Linden Park and Community Center; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $580,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $580,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize that the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017 be amended in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation and future projects; 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 enter into contract with Moody Nolan, Inc. so that design work may begin immediately so construction work can be bid out in 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 Moody Nolan, Inc. for the design of the redevelopment of Linden Park and Community Center.
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. That the transfer of $580,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1124-2017 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
Fund 7702 / P510039-100002; EAB (SIT Supported); $400,000 / $(400,000) / $0
Fund 7702 / P510040-100006; Equipment - Sports (SIT Supported); $50,000 / $(50,000) / $0
Fund 7702 / P510112-100000; Park Acquisition (SIT Supported); $182,985 / $(130,000) / $52,985
Fund 7702 / P510038-100000; Linden Community Recreation Center (SIT Supported); $0 / $580,000 / $580,000
SECTION 7. That, for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $2,179,990.00 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 attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. 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.