Explanation
Background:
The Goosebuster LLC was the only bid received in 2012 on an informal bid for geese control. The company did an excellent job of getting the geese under control in 2012, and thus, we entered another agreement in 2013. We are again requesting a bid waiver, as the company has the knowledge of where the geese are nesting from providing this service for the last two years. The Goosebuster LLC controlled the geese along the downtown riverfront where it was noticeable by citizens. This service is necessary in our downtown parks and provides control of the geese before the occurence of special events, and the service protects the public by removing severely injured, deceased, and very aggressive geese. Controlling the goose population also controls the amount of waste produced by the geese. The service contract will be from April 15-November 15, 2014 with the option to renew for two more years on an annual basis.
Principal Parties:
The Goosebuster LLC
Dianna Haughey (Contact)
111 Terrace Villa Drive
Centerville, OH 45459
937-239-5324 (Phone)
272681700 (Contract Compliance) expires 8/7/14
1 (Columbus Employee)
Benefits to Public:
This service provides control of the geese in our parks for daily use and before special events. The service also protects the public by removing severely injured, deceased, and very aggressive geese. Controlling the goose population also controls the amount of waste produced by the geese.
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that service can begin April 15, 2014 so our parks can be made safer and more sanitary for the public.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the option to renew for two years on an annual basis with The Goosebuster LLC for the control of geese in our downtown riverfront parks; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329.06; to authorize the expenditure of $27,125.00 from Recreation Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($27,125.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need to manage and control goose activity, particularly at heavily-used downtown parks where goose activity can become an unhealthy and unsafe nuisance to park patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department received a proposal from only one provider of such service in 2012 which was from The Goosebuster LLC in which the contract was again in 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Recreation and Parks Department to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes because the company has the knowledge of the nesting locations and problem areas in our parks as a result of providing this service since 2012; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with The Goosebuster LLC so that service can begin April 15, 2014 and our parks can be made safer and more sanitary for the public preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with The Goosebuster LLC in the amount of $27,125.00 for the control of geese at downtown riverfront parks.
SECTION 2. That Section 329.06 of the Columbus City Code be waived in the best interest of the City.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $27,125.00 is hereby authorized as follows: Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 285, $27,125.00 / OCA#510487 / Object Level 3 #3394.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither vetoes or approves the same.