File #: O-083-21    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 1/29/2021 In control: Public Service Department
On agenda: 3/2/2021 Final action: 3/2/2021
Title: Authorizing the expenditure of $300,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the replacement and improvement of playgrounds in City of Toledo Parks; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Bullet Points
Label
DPS CIP Playground Replacement - $300,000
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326)/Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
Revised

Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $300,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the replacement and improvement of playgrounds in City of Toledo Parks; and declaring an emergency.

Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
In the City of Toledo's collection of 129 parks, there exists 127 play systems. Of these play systems, more than 35% of them are over 20 years old, and many in disrepair. These funds will replace up to three play systems.

The fiscal impact of this Ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $300,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040-60300-8CP2127PLAYGR
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)?: yes
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)?: new
- What section of the City's Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no): yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no): yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no): no
o Environment (yes/no): no

Summary
NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the amount of $300,000 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund, Account Code 5040-60300-8CP2127PLAYGR for the replacement and improvement of up to three play systems in City of Toledo Parks.

SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and award contracts for the purposes specified in Section 1.

SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the Account Code in Section 1 in payment of the above obligations authorized upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers in an amount not to exceed $300,000.

SECTION 4. That this O...

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