Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) equipment through the City of Columbus Purchasing office.
All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.
In order to commence the removal of the infested and hazardous trees immediately, we are requesting the authorization of $190,000 in Voted Bond Funds and the authorization for the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts relating to the EAB management process and equipment needs.
All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management.
In order to have any equipment needs available for the removal of EAB damaged trees especially the larger trees, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete when the bidding has been finalized.
Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:
Item Estimated Cost
Aerial Lift and various equipment $210,000.00
The additional $20,000.00 of estimated equipment costs to come from Existing AC#033035-003
Ord. #1905-2011
Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the removal of hazardous and infested trees immediately.
Fiscal Impact:
$190,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Recreation and parks Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchas...
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