Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to modify the contract with Playworld Midstates for the 2020 CDBG Playground Improvements Phase 2 project. The modification amount being authorized is $350,000.00, making a new aggregate total of $1,135,000.00 for this project. The funding for this contract and modification is being provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in accordance with the 2020 Annual Action Plan as approved by Council.
The original 2020 CDBG Playground Improvements Phase 2 contract was authorized by Ordinance 1329-2020. This modification includes additional rubberized safety surfacing and base for the five playgrounds that are a part of the project. These locations include Far East Community Center, as well as Dodge, Mock, Nafzger and North East Parks. The identification of additional CDBG funding for this project will allow for the creation of more universally accessible playgrounds for residents of all ages at these locations.
Principal Parties:
Playworld Midstates
5828 Zarley Street, Suite B, New Albany, Ohio 43054
John Hobson (614) 855-3790
Contract Compliance Number, Tax ID: 000552, 11-3732875
April 8, 2021
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow for the maximum amount of time during the 2020 construction season for weather sensitive items such as rubberized safety surface installation.
Benefits to the Public: Safe and accessible playgrounds are one of the core charges of the Recreation and Parks Department. The Department monitors the life span of play spaces routinely to make sure that safe, quality equipment is provided to the public.
Area(s) Affected: Northeast (41), Franklinton (54), Far East (58), Southeast (65)
Master Plan Relation: This project supports the Recreation and Parks Departments’ Master Plan by providing one of the top needs of the community, which are improvement...
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