Explanation
Background: Ordinance 2167-2006 approved by Council on December 11, 2006 authorized the first year of a three year contract with Huntington National Bank for the provisions of bank and credit card services.
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the second year of a three year contract with Huntington National Bank.
The Ohio Revised Code, section 1901.31 (G), empowers the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to select the depository of its funds without engaging in competitive bidding. However, an informal bidding process was used, soliciting eight banks. The Clerk selected Huntington National Bank as the most responsive and responsible and best bidder.
Fiscal Impact: No additional funds are required. Funds are available within contract EL006711 authorized by ordinance 2167-2006.
Contract:
2007 - EL006711 - $40,000.00
Contract Compliance Number: 31-0966785
Expiration Date: 09/21/2009
Title
To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the second year of a three year contract with Huntington National Bank for the provision of bank and credit card services for the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk's office.
Body
Whereas, on December 11, 2006, Council approved ordinance 2167-2006 to establish a three year contract with Huntington National Bank for the provision of bank and credit card services for the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk's office; and,
Whereas, it is necessary to enter into the second year of a three year contract to continue bank and credit card services for the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk's office; and,
Whereas, funds are available within the current contract EL006711 now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBES:
Section 1. That the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk is authorized to enter into the second year of a three year contract with Huntington National Bank for the provision of bank and credit card services.
Section 2. That in accordance with 329.27 of the Columbus City Code, this Council finds the best interest of the city is served by waiving, and does hereby waive Section 329.06 (Competitive Sealed Bidding) of the Columbus City Code.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.