Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2006 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 Budget includes funding for the service. $137,390 is allocated from the General Fund, $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $91,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
Emergency action is required so that weed abatement efforts can begin immediately.
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To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2006 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $91,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($368,390.00)
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Whereas, grass mowing and litter control is necessary to public health; and
Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Weed Abatement Program to clear public sites and private properties deemed in violation; and
Whereas, in order to carry out this responsibility it is necessary to contract for grass mowing and litter control services; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize contracts with certain contractors to provide these services for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, 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 is authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors listed below in accordance with Columbus City Code for grass mowing and litter control services.
A-1 Swimming Pool Supplies
Alexander & Son
Ballcaps Lawn Salon
Carson's Yard Cleaning
Clintonville/Beechwold Community Resource Center
Columbuscapes Lawncare Services
Columbus Lawn & Property Maintenance
Columbus Industrial Mowing
Cross Cutters
Distinctive Lawn Care & Design
Driving Park Civic Association
Floyd Muncey Lawn Care
Gilbert Hauling Inc.
Gladden Community House
Greater Linden Development Corporation
John's Industrial Landscaping
Lyles Landscaping & Maintenance
M & L Maintenance Company
Marion-Franklin Area Civic Association
Martha Walker Garden Club
Milo-Grogan Revitalization Corporation
Pine Hills Civic Association
Premiere Lawn Care Service
Section 2. That the expenditure of $137,390.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Department of Development, Neighborhood Services Division, Division 44-05, General Fund, Fund 010, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3354, OCA Code 440330 for the aforesaid purpose is hereby authorized.
Section 3. That the expenditure of $140,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Department of Development, Neighborhood Services Division, Division 44-05, CDBG Fund, Fund 248, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3354, OCA Code 496027 for the aforesaid purpose is hereby authorized.
Section 4. That the expenditure of $91,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from the Recreation and Parks Department, Division 51-01, Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, Fund 285, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3354, OCA Code 510487 for the aforesaid purpose is hereby authorized.
Section 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble thereto, 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 passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.