Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with IMAX Engineering, Inc. for the fabrication and installation of a Public Art Bike Rack at Blackburn, Tuttle Park, and Westgate Community Centers.
Background: In 2014, the Columbus Art Commission, through the Columbus Department of Development, and in partnership with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department created a pilot project to create pieces of public art that would also function as bike racks located near eight different community centers. This project is a follow up to the original pilot project and will replace three of the original bike racks with new bike racks based on designs from one of the original artists.
Total cost for the project will not exceed $26,070.00
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 29, 2018 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on June 26, 2018.
Company Status Amount
IMAX Engineering, Inc. MAJ $23,700.00
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determine that IMAX Engineering, Inc. was the lowest and most responsive bidder. Even though there was only one bidder on the project, the bid was consistent with anticipated costs.
Principal Parties:
IMAX Engineering, Inc.
466 West Jackson Street
Trena Hedges, (440) 357-2871
Contract Compliance Number: CC025433
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: May 30, 2020
Benefits to the Public: This project will benefit the community by providing unique pieces of public art by recognized local artists in locations where they can be appreciated by many residents on a regular basis. Additionally, the art pieces will also serve as functional bike racks which will encourage interaction and appreciation of the pieces.
Community Input/Issues: Residents were heavily involved in the initial artist selection process and also provided input by voting on specific designs for each center.
Area(s) Affected:
Blackburn Community Center - Near East Area (19)
Tuttle Park Community Center - Near North / University (13)
Westgate Community Center - Hilltop Area (15)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Department Master Plan by working with other City Departments to fold parks into aligning initiatives and by providing bike parking at high traffic locations.
Fiscal Impact: $26,070.00 is budgeted and available in the Development Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund 7735 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with IMAX Engineering, Inc. for the fabrication and installation of a Public Art Bike Rack at Blackburn, Tuttle Park, and Westgate Community Centers; to authorize the expenditure of $26,070.00 from the Development Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund. ($26,070.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with IMAX Engineering, Inc. for the fabrication and installation of a Public Art Bike Rack at Blackburn, Tuttle Park, and Westgate Community Centers; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $26,070.00 from the Development Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund 7735; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is authorized and directed to enter into contract with IMAX Engineering, Inc. for the fabrication and installation of a Public Art Bike Rack at Blackburn, Tuttle Park, and Westgate Community Centers.
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. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $26,070.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Development Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund 7735 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.