Explanation:
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Maximum Reimbursement Contract and a Cooperative Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the Nottingham Boat Ramp Improvements Project in an amount up to $800,000.00 (ODNR to reimburse City).
Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Maximum Reimbursement / Cooperative Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), for the Nottingham Boat Ramp, located on the Griggs Reservoir (City of Columbus property). This is one of two ramps ((1) Nottingham and (2)Trabue Murphy) that are being proposed for rehabilitation as part of an overall improvement project. The funding from this agreement applies only to the Nottingham Boat Ramp. The Trabue-Murphy Ramp is not eligible for funding from ODNR as it is a non-motorized paddle craft access point to Griggs Reservoir.
The City of Columbus (City), Departments of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks are coordinating with ODNR to invest funding in the Nottingham and Trabue-Murphy Boat Ramps located at Griggs Reservoir. The existing ramps include floating docks which will be repaired and reused. One additional dock at each location that matches the existing docks in dimensions and style will also be included, creating a total of three floating docks at each site. Rock channel protection will be included to protect the docks (and shoreline) and extend their useful life.
Additionally, parking for the boat ramps will be modified to allow for one new ADA accessible trailer parking space and two new ADA car parking spaces. This agreement also defines maintenance responsibilities between the City and ODNR along with conditions related to state and federal funds used to help fund the improvements.
The project is estimated to start construction in September/Oct...
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