Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Technical Choice, LLC for the Raymond Memorial Golf Course Irrigation Improvements Design Project. The contract amount is $59,320.00, with a contingency of $15,000.00, for a total of $74,320.00 being authorized by this ordinance.
The irrigation system involved in this project services both Raymond Memorial and Wilson Road Golf Courses. It is often referred to as the Raymond irrigation system due to the location of the pumps, motors, and controllers. This project will provide an upgrade to both golf courses. The Raymond Memorial Golf Course was originally established in 1954. With around 40,000 rounds annually, Raymond Memorial produces the highest number of rounds of all six of the golf courses operated by Columbus Recreation and Parks. Wilson Road Golf Course opened in 1971 and sees close to 30,000 guests annually as well, providing a great place for new golfers to enter the sport.
Over the past few years this irrigation system has continued to decline. The main line is the original line for both courses. Some of the lateral lines have been upgraded, however, they are all past 34 years of age. The pump station at Wilson Road is no longer in service due to the well not being viable. This reduced the capacity of the system for both golf courses and put more strain on the existing system. As a result, the irrigation pump and motors have begun to decline over the past couple of years. Currently, improvements to the motors and pumps at holes 10 and 15 are ongoing and nearly complete but the current irrigation system is not able to provide what is needed to continue to service both golf courses. The flow rate has dropped by 30% and the lateral lines and sprinkler heads are in terrible shape. Simply put, this irrigation system is not able to provide the water we need to keep the playing surfaces at a high standard.
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