Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Smoot Company for construction management and inspection services for the Glenwood and Windsor Pool Replacements Project. The contract amount is $1,247,670.91, with a contingency of $300,000.00, for a total of $1,547,670.91 being authorized for this contract by this ordinance.
The Windsor Swimming Pool was originally built in 1968 and Glenwood Swimming Pool was originally built in 1973. After serving the City of Columbus for more than fifty years, both facilities need to be replaced to function in an efficient and safe manner. The bathhouse at Windsor, which was built in 2012, will undergo minor improvements and both pools will be improved to be more inclusive to persons with various abilities, meeting the requirements obtained by the public outreach activities which are part of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Aquatics Capital Improvement Plan.
Both pools, in their current configuration, are limited for programming based on their amenities. It is the intent of the design to increase the capacity for programs and to increase attendance at these pools overall. These construction contracts will remove and replace both pools. The Recreation and Parks Department is working hard not to impact the 2023 swimming seasons at both of these locations. With the time required for demolition, construction permits, long lead time on materials, and an anticipated concrete shortage, it is necessary that construction be started as soon as possible.
There was no quorum during the July Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting. Per the present Commissioners this ordinance was requested to be sent thru the legislation approval process in order to avoid a delay with this project. There is August recess for Commission and Council.
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