Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify contract DL010730 with the Economic Community Development Institute by extending the contract termination date from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007. The additional time will allow the contactor to continue to support the operation of the Chores Program.
The Chores Program provides minor home maintenance and repair services to low and low/moderate-income elderly and disabled homeowner-occupants in the City of Columbus. Examples of program services include replacement or repair of leaking faucets and commodes, faulty light fixtures and switches, loose or missing sections of porch decking or steps and installation of handrails, smoke detectors and deadbolt locks.
An emergency is requested so this contract can be extended without an interruption to program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funds are needed for this modification.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with the Economic Community Development Institute to extend the Chores Program contract one year; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify Contract DL010730 with the Economic Community Development Institute by extending the contract from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, this modification will allow the contactor to continue the operation of the Chores Program, and
WHEREAS, the Chores Program provides minor home maintenance and repair services to low and low/moderate-income elderly and disabled homeowner-occupants in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Housing Division in that it is immediately necessary to approve this Ordinance so this contract can be extended without interruption, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development be and is hereby authorized to modify Contract DL010730 with the Economic Community Development Institute by extending the contract termination date from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007.
Section 2. That this modification is made pursuant to Section 329.16 of the Columbus City Code.
Section 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after adoption if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.