Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Gridline Skateparks, Inc. to provide skatepark renovations at Dodge Park and Fairwood Park.
Background: Over the past few years, Columbus residents have been pushing for new skatepark facilities throughout the city to add to the existing Dodge Skatepark. Multiple locations for improvements were analyzed to include Fairwood Park, Westgate Park, and Tuttle Park. Following Community meetings for Westgate and future park plans for Tuttle, it was determined these were not viable locations at this time. However, funding came available for Dodge Park renovation and expansion design and the new build of a skatepark and pump track at Fairwood Park.
The iconic, Dodge Park skatepark was designed by Frank Hawk, father to famous skateboarder Tony Hawk, and constructed in 1990. It is the only skatepark in Central Columbus, the only skatepark within the 270 Loop, and is a historical space still heavily used by residents and popular for skateboarders around the country. As a well-used skatepark, Dodge needs restoration, enhancements, and a street plaza addition so it can serve the Columbus community for the next 25 years.
The addition of a plaza style skatepark and pump track was introduced to and approved by the community during the planning phase of the 2017 park improvements. The addition of the skatepark would complement the other amenities within the newly renovated park by giving families another option for recreation activity.
The cost of this project is $289,504.75 with a contingency of $10,495.25 for a total of $300,000.00.
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on February 22, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 8, 2018. Proposals were received from the following companies:
Company Status
American Ramp Company (MAJ)
Spohn Ranch, Inc. (MAJ)
New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. (MAJ)
Evergreen Skateparks, LLC (MAJ)
Grindline Skateparks, Inc. (MAJ)
In accordance with City Code, a selection team evaluated the proposals and recommended Grindline Skateparks, Inc. be selected to perform the work. The firm was chosen based on their reference projects, experience, qualifications, availability, timeline, and project approach.
Principal Parties:
Grindline Skateparks, Inc.
4619 14th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to maintain an aggressive schedule to have the skatepark at Fairwood built by Fall 2018.
Benefits to the Public: This project will update and expand recreation opportunities available to residents while providing diverse and unique experiences accessible and usable to all age groups and skill levels.
Community Input Issues: Skatepark advocates have been requesting improvements and expansion to the existing Dodge skatepark for the past 10 years. The addition of a plaza style skatepark and pump track was introduced to and approved by the community during the planning phase of the 2017 Fairwood Park improvements project. Both communities will be actively involved in the design of both park improvements.
Area(s) Affected:
Franklinton - Dodge Park
Near South - Fairwood Park
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by System-wide Strategies
• 1.1.3 - Remove access and circulation barriers to city parks
• Make facilities within a park accessible to pedestrians
Strategies for Community Parks
• 1.3.4 - Update 1 community park per year
• Provide and plan for a 3 hour user experience
• Promote year round use
Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Grindline Skatepark, Inc. to provide skatepark renovations at Dodge and Fairwood Parks; to authorize the appropriation of $38,029.32 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $132,999.97 between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund and Permanent Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Grindline Skatepark, Inc. to provide skatepark renovations at Dodge and Fairwood Parks; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize that the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1010-2018 be amended in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this legislation and future projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $38,029.32 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer of $132,999.97 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747; 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 Grindline Skatepark, Inc. for skatepark renovations to be complete by Fall 2018, all for the immediate 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 Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Grindline Skatepark, Inc. for skatepark renovations at Dodge and Fairwood Parks.
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 City Auditor is hereby authorized to appropriate $38,029.32 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the transfer of $132,999.97 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 1010-2018 is hereby amended as follows in order to provide sufficient budget authority for this ordinance and future projects.
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
Fund 7702; P510023-100000; Franklin Park Cascades (Voted Carryover) / $1,309,240 / ($133,000) / $1,176,240
Fund 7702; P510021-201801; Skatepark Development 2018 (Voted Carryover) / $120,001 / $133,000 / $253,001
SECTION 8. That, for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $300,000.00 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 and Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 9. 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.