Explanation
BACKGROUND: In order to effectively manage patients of the Columbus Public Health (CPH), it is necessary to provide specialized physician services. This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. (OSUP), in the amount of $62,400.00.
Columbus Public Health has a need for physician services specializing in infectious disease, maternal-child health, and emergency preparedness/outbreak response including infectious disease consultation and other coverage as needed.
OSUP provides outpatient care throughout Central Ohio and is the approved practice plan for The Ohio State University College of Medicine designated by the University Board of Trustees. This contractor is a nonprofit organization and is exempt from certification. CPH does not employ a physician with these specialized services, therefore, a contract is required.
This ordinance is contingent on the passing of Ordinance 2939-2025 to accept and appropriate the FY26 General Fund Operating Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of $62,400.00 is budgeted in the Health Special Revenue Fund for physician services for Columbus Public Health. ($62,400.00)
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a not-for-profit contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for the Columbus Public Health Clinics for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; and to authorize the expenditure of $62,400.00 from the Health Special Revenue Fund to pay the costs thereof. ($62,400.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health has a need for specialized physician services; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., can provide physicians who have the expertise required; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health to contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for specialized physician services in order to ensure continuity of care for patients of Columbus Public Health, all for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., for physician services for Columbus Public Health for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
SECTION 2. That to pay the costs of said contract, the expenditure of $62,400.00 is hereby authorized from the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 2250, Department of Health, Division No. 5001, per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That this contract is in compliance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.