Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the City Auditor to establish a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, material and equipment in conjunction with greenways trail system improvements managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. Improvements to the regional greenways trail system will include, but are not limited to, the Alum Creek Trail, Big Walnut Trail, Blacklick Creek Trail, Camp Chase Trail, Darby Creek Trail, Downtown Connector Trail, Olentangy Trail, and Scioto Trail. These are unanticipated expenditures that may include, but are not limited to, items such as site clearing, surveys, design, land acquisition, lighting, fencing, hard surfaces, drainage, signage, emergency repairs, and staff time. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure that needed improvements are not delayed. Emergency action will allow safety issues that arise to be addressed in a timely manner and help keep the impact on trail access to a minimum.
Benefits to the Public: Having this funding in place for unanticipated needs as they arise will benefit the community by helping to ensure that the regional greenways trail system remains accessible, safe, updated, and user friendly, keeping the impact on trail users to a minimum when unforeseen issues arise.
Community Input Issues: Many issues that this funding helps to address come straight from the community, through 311 and direct contact with the department. The community has expressed the desire for improved multi-use trails and well maintained amenities.
Area(s) Affected: The entire City of Columbus and beyond is affected by having the funding in place to act efficiently on issues that arise throughout the regional greenways trail system.
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Mast...
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