Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $122,005.00 for the purchase of a Mini Track Hoe for the Division of Water. This purchase will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contract awarded in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329. This ordinance will set up all of the funding required to enter into contract with the vendors on an as-needed basis. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract as authorized by ordinance number 582-87. The new equipment will replace aging equipment used by the Division of Water.
The list below outlines the equipment expected to be purchased as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance:
Mini Track Hoe - Estimated expenditure: $122,005.00
FISCAL IMPACT: $122,005.00 is budgeted and available from within the Division of Water Operating Budget, Fund 6000 to meet the financial obligations of this expenditure.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow purchase of equipment needed to keep the Division of Water operations running efficiently for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $122,005.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Division of Water; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of equipment on behalf of the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $122,005.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($122,005.00); and to declare an emergency;
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WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Director of Finance and Management set up a certificate in the amount of $122,005.00 for t...
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