Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth Corporation (“OhioHealth”) relative to the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway (the “Projects”).
Ordinance No. 2894-2017 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth in an amount of up to $3,877,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of the Projects.
During the design process, it has become necessary to include additional work related to Stream Corridor Protection Zone (SCPZ) requirements and the replacement of an existing 20-inch water main along Olentangy River Road between Slyh Run and McConnell Drive. This legislation authorizes the execution of a modification between the parties and the expenditure of $413,970.00 to reimburse OhioHealth for the cost of said improvements.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for OhioHealth Corporation is CC006104, which expires April 17, 2019.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is available as follows: $330,000.00 is available in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service and $83,970.00 is available in the Water General Obligations Bond Fund within the Department of Public Utilities. An amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow for the immediate execution of the necessary modification(s) so as to prevent needless delays in the design and construction of these improvements.
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To amend the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and between projects within the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to modify reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth Corporation relative to public infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway; to authorize the expenditure of up to $330,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund and the expenditure of up to $83,970.00 from the Water General Obligations Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($413,970.00).
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2894-2017 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth Corporation (“OhioHealth”) in an amount of up to $3,877,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway (the “Projects”); and
WHEREAS, during the detailed design process, it has become necessary to include additional work related to Stream Corridor Protection Zone (SCPZ) requirements and the replacement of an existing 20-inch water main along Olentangy River Road between Slyh Run and McConnell Drive, which is estimated to cost $413,970.00; and
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify existing reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth to facilitate the completion of the additional work necessary to design the Projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget and to transfer appropriation between departments for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned expenditure; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual operation of the Department of Public Service in that is immediately necessary to modify the aforementioned agreements in order to maintain the current project schedule and to meet community commitments, thereby preserving 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 2018 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by Ordinance 1010-2018 be and is hereby amended to provide sufficient budget authority for the appropriate projects authorized within this ordinance as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
7704 / P530801-100000 / Downtown Streetscape Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $37,232.00 / $37,232.00 (establish authority to match cash)
7704 / P590415-100000 / Economic and Community Development (Voted Carryover) / $99,094.00 / $73,788.00 / $172,882.00 (establish authority to match cash)
7704 / P530801-100000 / Downtown Streetscape Improvements (Voted Carryover) / $37,232.00 / ($37,232.00) / $0.00
7704 / P530801-100001 / Downtown Streetscape - Short North (Voted Carryover) / $34,538.00 / ($34,538.00) / $0.00
7704 / P440104-100012 / Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Columbus Coated Fabrics) Phase 3B (Voted Carryover) / $91,548.00 / ($62,104.00) / $29,444.00
7704 / P590415-100003 / Economic and Community Development - Schottenstein Program (Voted Carryover) / $51,137.00 / ($23,244.00) / $27,913.00
7704 / P590415-100000 / Economic and Community Development (Voted Carryover) / $172,882.00 / ($172,882.00) / $0.00
7704 / P441759-100003 / SR 315 @ North Broadway - Design (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $330,000.00 / $330,000.00
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
6006 / P690026-100000 / Misc. Facilities (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $105,125.00 / $105,125.00 (establish authority to match cash)
6006 / P690026-100000 / Misc. Facilities (Voted Carryover) / $105,125.00 / ($83,970.00) / $21,155.00
6006 / P690588-100002 / Olentangy RR 24” WM (Ph. 3) (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $83,970.00 / $83,970.00
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer appropriation in the amount of $73,787.62, or so much thereof as may be needed, from Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 44-01 (Development Administration), Project P590415-100000 (Economic and Community Development), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), P590415-100000 (Economic and Community Development), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer appropriation in the amount of $23,244.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, from Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 44-01 (Development Administration), Project P590415-100003 (Economic and Community Development - Schottenstein Program), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), P590415-100003 (Economic and Community Development - Schottenstein Program), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the transfer of $71,769.22, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P530801-100000 (Downtown Streetscape - Improvements), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P441759-100003 (SR 315 @ North Broadway - Design), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the transfer of $62,104.78, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P440104-100012 (Miscellaneous Economic Development - Weinland Park (Columbus Coated Fabrics) Phase 3B), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P441759-100003 (SR 315 @ North Broadway - Design), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the transfer of $23,244.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P590415-100003 (Economic and Community Development -Schottenstein Program), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P441759-100003 (SR 315 @ North Broadway - Design), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the transfer of $172,882.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P590415-100000 (Economic and Community Development), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P441759-100003 (SR 315 @ North Broadway - Design), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That the transfer of $83,970.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 6006 (Water General Obligations Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 60-09 (Division of Water), Project P690026-100000 (Misc. Facilities), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), to Dept-Div 60-09 (Division of Water), Project P690588-100002 (Olentangy RR 24” WM (Ph. 3)), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 9. That the Director of the Department of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to modify existing reimbursement agreements with OhioHealth Corporation relative to the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements in in the vicinity of S.R. 315 and North Broadway.
SECTION 10. That the expenditure of $330,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 59-12 (Division of Design and Construction), Project P441759-100003 (SR 315 @ North Broadway-Design) in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 11. That the expenditure of $83,970.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 (Water General Obligations Bond Fund), Dept-Div 60-09 (Division of Water), Project P690588-100002 (Olentangy River Road 24-Inch Water Main (Ph. 3)), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay), per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 15. 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 ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.