Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to accept a one year no cost extension from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, for the Drive to Succeed Grant Program extending the project period from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and to modify two existing contracts for driver education services with Schwartz Driving Schools and Driving School of Ohio.
The contract with Schwartz Driving Schools, entered into on March 15, 2023, will have its term extended from an original end date of June 30, 2025 to a new end date of June 30, 2026. The contract compliance number is CC048304 and the underlying contract was solicited and awarded via Vendor Services RFQ according to City Code. All other contract terms will remain in effect.
The contract with Driving School of Ohio, entered into on March 20, 2023, will have its term extended from an original end date of June 30, 2025 to a new end date of June 30, 2026. The contract compliance number is CC048302 and the underlying contract was solicited and awarded via Vendor Services RFQ according to City Code. All other contract terms will remain in effect.
In addition, this no-cost extension and the modification of existing contracts are necessary to allow sufficient time to complete program implementation and fully utilize available grant resources. The extension will enable Columbus Public Health and its driving school partners to serve additional program participants, finalize data reporting, and continue providing critical driver education services to eligible youth. The additional time will help ensure program outcomes are met and that the intended public safety impacts of the Drive to Succeed Grant are fully realized, particularly for underserved populations.
Emergency action is requested to implement the no cost extension prior to the end of the original grant period and contract terms. Columbus Public Health was not able to request authorization sooner as the no-cost extension was not awarded until March 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT: No new expenditures will be obligated by this ordinance. ($0.00)
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To authorize the Board of Health to accept a one-year no-cost extension from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, for the Drive to Succeed Grant Program; to modify existing contracts with Schwartz Driving Schools and Driving School of Ohio; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Board of Health has a need to accept a one year no cost extension from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, for the Drive to Succeed Grant Program for a new grant period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Health has a need to modify the existing contracts with Schwartz Driving Schools and Driving School of Ohio by extending their contract terms from an end date of June 30, 2025 to a new end date of June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Department of Public Health in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Board of Health to accept this one year no cost extension and to modify these existing contracts to ensure authorization prior to the end of the original grant and contract period of June 30, 2025 and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is authorized and directed to accept a one year no cost extension from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, for the Drive to Succeed Grant Program for a new grant period of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
SECTION 2. That the Board of Health is authorized to modify the existing contracts with Schwartz Driving Schools and Driving School of Ohio by extending their contract terms from an end date of June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
SECTION 3. That these contract modifications are in compliance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting adjustments necessary to ensure the contract modifications are properly reflected in the city’s financial records.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part thereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.