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 2016 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
Twenty-five (City-wide) vendors submitted the required bid packet on 2/10/2016 and have been selected to participate in the weed abatement and solid waste removal program in 2016. This program is administered by the Department of Development, Code Enforcement Division. These twenty-five vendors were not only selected on their competitive hourly rates, but the selection was also based on their bid packet completion and/or their past performance and experience in the program. Of the twenty-five vendors selected, six vendors are new to the program.
The seven (Community-group) associations and organizations do not formally submit a bid packet and are paid an equal hourly rate for their equipment and labor. Their hourly rates are based on the average hourly rates of the (City-wide) vendors that receive an award. The (Community-group) organizations are also involved in cutting and maintaining street islands, medians and mini-parks throughout the City.
Emergency action is required so these services can be available at the beginning of the season.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2016 General Fund, Community Development Block Grant Fund and Recreation and Parks Operating Fund budgets include funding for this service.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2016 season; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to issue purchase orders for tipping fees; to authorize the expenditure of $568,658.02 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $97,461.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($826,119.02)
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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, in the Department of Development, 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 enter into contracts so these services can be available at the beginning of the season, all 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.
Vendor Contract Comp# Expiration date
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A-1 Swimming Pool Supplies |
31-1133166 |
4/6/2018 |
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Absolute Property Maintenance and Lawn Care |
47-3061601 |
2/11/2017 |
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Bronze Star Construction |
37-1643362 |
11/10/2016 |
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Chapman's Lawncare Service LLC |
33-1152831 |
2/20/2017 |
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CleanTurn International LLC |
45-4144939 |
6/24/2016 |
|
Clintonville/Beechwold |
31-0834578 |
NPO |
|
Driving Park |
31-1128785 |
NPO |
|
Fellas |
27-2662550 |
2/2/2017 |
|
Gladden Community House |
31-4379476 |
NPO |
|
Greater Linden Development Corp. |
31-1419862 |
NPO |
|
Holleywood LLC |
30-0604363 |
2/9/2018 |
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Intemperance Preservation & Restorations LLC |
81-0961669 |
2/1/2018 |
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Johns Industrial Landscaping |
281-58-3383 |
3/17/2018 |
|
Keep It Clean Lawn Care & Power Washing |
81-1343186 |
2/8/2018 |
|
Marion Franklin |
31-1250698 |
NPO |
|
Martha Walker |
31-1013959 |
NPO |
|
Moin Lotts |
46-4849930 |
2/1/2018 |
|
Mom of Six |
27-1805694 |
2/12/2017 |
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Mowtivation Lawn Care Services LLC |
61-1625129 |
1/28/2017 |
|
Personal Touch Lawncare & Home Services LLC |
80-0411496 |
2/23/2017 |
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Peterson's Lawn Care & Landscape Maintenance |
16-1718181 |
1/30/2017 |
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Pine Hills |
31-1064163 |
NPO |
|
Premier Lawn Care and Landscape Services |
46-2748534 |
2/4/2017 |
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Quality Lawncare Service, LTD |
26-3807233 |
12/14/2016 |
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Quality Lawncare T.A.M. |
46-4733534 |
2/6/2018 |
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Richturn LLC |
47-1992471 |
2/9/2018 |
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Root Unlimited LLC |
81-0960194 |
2/1/2018 |
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Seaverson Lawncare |
27-4818755 |
2/16/2017 |
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Shining Company |
31-1303398 |
3/31/2018 |
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Towers General Contractor |
46-2501194 |
3/9/2017 |
|
Truckco LLC |
87-0775711 |
10/31/2016 |
|
WAQ -dba- Southwest Lawn |
31-1592385 |
2/7/2017 |
SECTION 2. That the Director of the Department of Development be and is hereby authorized to establish purchase orders for payment of tipping fees related to weed cutting and litter control services under the Nuisance Abatement Program as follows:
Liberty Tire Recycling LLC
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Reynolds Services Holdings Co. Inc. (Reynolds Ave Transfer Station):
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $568,658.62 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 1000 General Fund in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $160,000 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2248 Community Development Act in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $97,461 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2285 Recreation and Parks Operating Fund in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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.