Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, CIP 650604-100000, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter. The work consists of the construction of approximately 3,400 linear feet of 18-inch sanitary sewer and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the project drawings (CC17267). The project is located along in the Westland planning area.
Upon passage of this Ordinance, the City of Columbus will agree to pay a guaranteed maximum reimbursement of $1,749,070.14 to Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. The developer has agreed to construct the improvements at their cost and then obtain reimbursement from the City. Funding for the reimbursement is provided by the Department of Public Utilities. A guaranteed maximum cost reimbursement with Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project provides that they construct the public improvement on the City's behalf and that the project is publicly bid and subject to a reimbursement agreement with the City.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Is not requested at this time.
PROJECT TIMELINE: The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: 56-2377031| Exp. 04/04/2020 | MAJ | Vendor #: 025363
ECONOMIC EMPACT: This project will allow for increased development within the Westland area which will may lead to an increase in tax base and utility users. It will also provide sanitary sewer service to area that is currently unsewered thus allowing for future connections and increased water quality.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the transfer within of $1,688,291.14 and the expenditure of up to $1,749,070.14 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund 6109.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer within of $1,688,291.14 and the expenditure of up to $1,749,070.14 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund. ($1,749,070.14)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities needs to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement agreement with Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, CIP 650604-100000; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of constructing approximately 3,400 linear feet of 18-inch sanitary sewer and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the drawings (CC17267); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities will pay up to a guaranteed maximum reimbursement amount of $1,749,070.14; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer within of $1,688,291.14 and an expenditure of up to $1,749,070.14 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Blauser Capital Ltd. for the Big Run / Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project at the earliest practical date for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a Guaranteed Maximum Reimbursement Agreement (GMRA) with Blauser Capital Ltd., 5175 Woodbridge Ave, Powell, Ohio 43065, pursuant to Section 186 of the Columbus City Charter for the construction of for the Big Run/Hellbranch Sanitary Sewer Extension Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $1,688,291.14 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to expend up to $1,749,070.14 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.