Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment Inc. (OHM Advisors) to provide architectural, surveying and engineering services for the Goodale Park Improvements Project and to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702.
Goodale Park is a public park in the Victorian Village area of Columbus, Ohio. It was donated to the city in 1851 by Lincoln Goodale. The Friends of Goodale Park community group have been requesting improvements identified in this project and have been integrally involved in the development of this project. Improvements include new water connections for irrigation of community gardens and plantings. New lighting along walkways for improved safety are included as well as converting existing lighting fixtures to LED, increasing energy efficiency. Gazebo renovations include improved ADA access and functional use of the facility for public use.
Construction is expected to start in the Fall of 2020 and finish by the end of Winter 2020/2021. Funding has been identified through the Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF).
RFP’s were sent to our pre-qualified consultants listed for staff augmentation services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on May 14, 2019 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on May 20, 2019. This project falls under that selection process, per 2453-2018 and 0433-2020, but is being legislated to utilize UIRF funds for the design.
Company Name Status Amount*
OHM Advisors MAJ N/A
Arcadis MAJ N/A
Abbot Studios MAJ N/A
BBCO Design MBE N/A
In accordance with City Code, a selection team evaluated the proposals and recommended OHM Advisors be selected to perform the work. The firm was chosen based on their referenced projects, experience, qualifications, availability, timeline, and project approach.
*Note, design contracts are quality based selections and not based on price. Costs were not requested nor where they part of this evaluation.
Principal Parties:
Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment Inc. (OHM Advisors)
580 N. Fourth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tony Slanec, 614-474-1109
Contract Compliance Number: 007505, 38-1691323
Expiration: January 12, 2021
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested so the design can be completed before the winter of 2020, allowing the construction to occur during the winter months when the gazebo is not in use by the Rental Services Section for rentals.
Benefits to the Public: Goodale Park is one of our most historic parks and seen as a community anchor. It holds numerous special events and is one of the most iconic parks within the city. Improvements include new water connections for irrigation of community gardens and plantings. New lighting along walkways for improved safety are included as well as converting existing lighting fixtures to LED, increasing energy efficiency. Gazebo renovations include improved ADA access and functional use of the facility for public use.
Community Input/Issues: The Friends of Goodale Park community group have been requesting most of these improvements and have been integrally involved in developing this project. Due to its high visibility, this park has a higher maintenance standard which is augmented by The Friends of Goodale Park organization, which has advocated for these improvements to the public space.
Area(s) Affected: Goodale Park - Victorian Village (46)
Master Plan Relation: The master plan recommends that upgrades be made to community parks infrastructure, such as lighting, to make these parks safer, more user friendly, and accessible.
Fiscal Impact: $55,000.00 is budgeted and available from and within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with OHM Advisors to provide architectural, surveying and engineering services for the Goodale Park Improvements Project; to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($55,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with OHM Advisors to provide architectural, surveying and engineering services for the Goodale Park Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it necessary to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00, from the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 7702; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with OHM Advisors so the design can be completed before the winter of 2020, allowing the construction to occur during the winter months when the gazebo is not in use by the Rental Services Section for rentals, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with OHM Advisors to provide architectural, surveying and engineering services for the Goodale Park Improvements Project.
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. For the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $55,000.00 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 7702 in object class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachments to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. 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.