Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of a new clubhouse and event center at the Champions Golf Course.
Background: The original clubhouse and kitchen at the Champions Golf Course was demolished when the City originally purchased the property because it was outdated and unusable. The building utilized today for concessions was the original starter hut. The existing kitchen is currently not large enough to support golf outings which would help increase revenue for the course, as well as provide opportunities for future events at the course. This project is for the design of a new clubhouse and event center. The previous scope was to design a new 6,000 sf. building with a basic warming kitchen and small banquet room. This modification is for an expanded scope of work which will include the design of a new ±11,000 SF building with a large, 300 person banquet room, large dining area, and large commercial grade kitchen.
Principal Parties:
Schorr Architects
230 Bradenton Avenue
Dublin, OH 43017
Tony Schorr, (614) 798-2096
CCN: 03-0499713
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 02/20/2020
Emergency Justification: This legislation will need to be emergency in order to allow work to continue on the design in advance of construction beginning during the Spring 2019 construction window.
Benefits to the Public: This project will provide a new facility at an existing City property to allow it to better serve current visitors and also encourage greater use by the community.
Community Input/Issues: This project was partially initiated due to the request of visitors to the existing property for improved facilities. The features of the new facility will allow for a better user experience for both current and future visitors.
Area(s) Affected:
North Linden (11)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by expanding revenue-producing amenities and by maximizing the use of existing recreational facilities for enhanced programming and offerings.
Fiscal Impact: The expenditure of $261,600.00 was legislated for the Champions Clubhouse Design contract by Ordinances 0370-2016 and 1892-2017. This ordinance will provide funding that will modify the previously authorized amount by $135,000.00. $135,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7712 to meet the financial obligations of this contract modification. The aggregate total amount authorized, including this modification, is $396,600.00. This legislation is contingent on the 2018 bond sale.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of a new clubhouse and event center at the Champions Golf Course; to authorize the expenditure of $135,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of a new clubhouse and event center at the Champions Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $135,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7712; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. to allow work to continue on the design in advance of construction beginning during the Spring 2019 construction window, all for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; 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 modify the contract with Schorr Architects, Inc. for the design of a new clubhouse and event center at the Champions Golf Course.
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 this ordinance is contingent on the 2018 Bond Sale.
SECTION 6. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $135,000.00 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 7712 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. 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.