Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Franklin Park Conservatory for administration and implementation of the Franklin Park Master Plan in the amount of $1,500,000.00.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens developed Master Plan 2.0 in partnership with Columbus Recreation and Parks. The Conservatory has requested capital support from the City of Columbus in support of Phase One construction. The $1,500,000 commitment from the City of Columbus in 2018 will support design and construction of a new 2-acre children's garden and 8-acre expanded visitor experience which opened to the public May 19, 2018. Public support from the City, County and State are being matched 2:1 by the private sector. To date, the Conservatory has raised $21,048,732.
It has been determined that it will be beneficial to have the Franklin Park Conservatory perform the administration of this project to help allow the least disruption to the daily operation of the Conservatory business. The funds will be used for expenditures to support the administration and implementation of the Master Plan for the Conservatory and Franklin Park and capital improvement projects for the Conservatory.
Principal Parties:
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203
Federal Identification Number: 31-1364884
Non-Profit Organization
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is necessary to allow the City to pay the Franklin Park Conservatory as soon as possible as plans for the park are moving forward and work has commenced.
Benefits to the Public: These improvements will benefit the community by enhancing the visitor experience, creating a more attractive destination for Central Ohio residents and beyond. Franklin Park, The Conservatory, and Botanical Gardens are an asset to the entire Central Ohio community.
Community Input Issues: The Community has expres...
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