Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Building and Zoning Services Department has a need to appropriate additional funds from the Development Services Fund in the amount of $143,007.90. These additional funds will provide for the purchase of 10 (ten) cars in accordance with our vehicle replacement schedule. The purpose of this legislation is to authorize and appropriate these funds for the period ending December 31, 2012.
The primary purpose of the Building and Zoning Services Department is to promote the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of the city of Columbus through the enforcement of the Columbus Building and Zoning Codes.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Building and Zoning Services Department is funded by the Development Services Fund. The supplemental appropriation and purchase of these vehicles will not adversely affect the Development Services Fund.
Title
To authorize supplemental appropriation for the Building and Zoning Services Department in the amount of $143,007.90 from the Development Services Fund. ($143,007.90)
Body
WHEREAS, $143,007.90 in additional funds is available through the Development Services Fund for the period ending December 31, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and appropriate these funds from the Development Services Fund for the continued support of the Building and Zoning Services Department; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Building and Zoning Services Department is hereby authorized and directed to accept additional funds totaling $143,007.90 from the Development Services Fund for the purchase of 10 vehicles for the period ending December 31, 2012.
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the fund known as the Development Services Fund, Fund No. 240, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the twelve months ending December 31, 2012, the sum of $143,007.90 is hereby appropriated to the Building and Zoning Services Department, Department No. 43-01, as follows:
OCA: 430382 Obj. Level 01:06 Amount $42,902.37
OCA: 430383 Obj. Level 01:06 Amount $42,902.37
OCA: 430384 Obj. Level 01:06 Amount $28,601.58
OCA: 430385 Obj. Level 01:06 Amount $28,601.58
SECTION 3. That the monies appropriated in the foregoing Section 2 shall be paid upon the order of the Director of the Building and Zoning Services Department and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except upon voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.