Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department Technology (DoT), on behalf of the City of Columbus, to enter into a revenue contract with the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (FCBOC) for weekly media services provided by the DoT/Columbus Television (CTV) Media Services office. The Department of Technology, on behalf of the City of Columbus, has identified approximately 365.04 hours per year of (CTV) Media Service time, inclusive of similar production services for the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (FCBOC), at a cost of up to $96,423.37 to the FCBOC for a two (2) year coverage period, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 for which it will be reimbursed for services provided up to $96,423.37; and
The DoT Media Services office will videotape, prepare, and schedule cable coverage of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners regular weekly meetings for a two (2) year coverage period, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022 for which it will be reimbursed for services provided up to $96,423.37. The Department of Technology Media Services office will also provide similar production services for coverage of the Franklin County Budget Hearings, as determined by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Public Affairs Division and CTV media services office. Air-time is at no charge by virtue of the City's agreement with video service providers. The Department of Technology will bill FCBOC on a monthly basis for media services provided. The maximum amount to be paid by the Franklin County Board of Commissions with this contract shall not exceed $96,423.37 for two (2) years unless additional funds are appropriated and authorized. FCBOC is only charged for those hours used in providing media services.
The first revenue contract between the Department of Technology and FCBOC was established through ordinance 0118-2011 passed by City Council on February 28, 2011. The most recent contract (2020) was ent...
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