Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Finance to enter into contracts with various companies for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment and to authorize the transfer of $44,045.17 within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
Equipment to be purchased is as follows:
Skid Steer Loader Bobcat Enterprises $14,804 .00 (includes a trade-in discount)
GlenMac Harley Rake Franklin Tractor Sales $29,241.17
& Tractor
Contract compliance number for Bobcat Enterprises is # 31-0857096; Franklin Tractor Sales #31-0678261.
Informal quotes were obtained for these purchases.
Emergency action is necessary, per Mayor's letter of emergency, to allow the immediate replacement of equipment to ensure diamonds are safe for play.
Fiscal Impact:
$44,045.17 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to meet the financial obligation of these contracts.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment, to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $44,045.17 within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($44,045.17)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of necessary funds to ensure ball diamonds are safe for play; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance Director be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department.
SECTION 2. That the amount of $44,045.17 is hereby transferred within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, Dept. 51-01,as follows:
FROM:
Fund Type Fund Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Operating 285 2269 510297 $44,045.17
TO:
Fund Type Fund Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Operating 285 6652 510404 $44,045.17
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $44,045.17, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund No. 285, Dept. 51-01, OCA Code 510404, and Object Level 3 6652, to pay the cost thereof.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be so made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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.