Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to engage in the optional fourth year of a contract for security guard services in the Municipal Court building at 375 S. High St. with Willo Security, Inc. (Willo). Formal bid RFQ008960 was completed and closed on May 16, 2018. The year one hourly rate was $19.95 and the overtime rate was $29.93. The year two hourly rate was $20.35 and the overtime rate was $30.53. The year three hourly rate was $21.00 and the overtime rate was $31.50. The year four hourly rate is $21.55 and the overtime rate is $32.33.
Willo Security, Inc. Federal Tax Id is 34-1808997.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure in the amount of $565,000 is budgeted and available within the 2021 general fund budget.
Emergency Justification: To continue uninterrupted services in the provision of contractual security guard services within the Municipal Court building.
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To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the fourth year of the contract with Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; and to authorize the expenditure of $565,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency ($565,000.00).
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WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in the fourth year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc. for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into said contract and authorize expenditures with Willo Security, Inc., so as to continue uninterrupted services in the provision of contractual security guard services within the Municipal Court building, for the preservation of the public health, peace, safety, and welfare; now therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, be and is hereby authorized to enter into the fourth year of a potential four-year contract between the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges and Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of contractual security guard services in the Municipal Court building.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $565,000 through July 31, 2022 or so much thereof as may be necessary, is authorized to be expended from the general fund, to pay the costs thereof. See attachment.
SECTION 3. 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 4. That for the 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 passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.