Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to establish an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $250,000.00 for various expenditures for labor, materials, and equipment in conjunction with high priority opportunity projects managed by the Recreation and Parks Department. These are unanticipated and time-sensitive expenditures made at the Director of Recreation and Park’s discretion that align with strategic goals. These expenditures may include, but are not limited to, property acquisition, design, accessibility improvements, administrative fees, equipment, renovations, and various emergency repairs. 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 high priority and time-sensitive opportunities that arise can be pursued without delay, allowing the department to move forward quickly on items that align with strategic goals.
Benefits to the Public: Having this funding in place for unanticipated, high priority, and time-sensitive opportunities will benefit the community by advancing the strategic goals of the department while improving access to recreational opportunities for all.
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 communicates their requests for improvements through public workshops, social media, and direct contact with City staff.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99) - The entire City of Columbus is affected by having the funding in place to act on opportunities that arise.
Master Plan Relation: This certificate and resulting projects support the department’s Master Plan by expanding access to a variety of recreational opportunities for all residents.
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 is budgeted and available from and within the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 77...
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