Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety to modify the existing contract with Medical Repair, Inc., dba EMSAR Central, for servicing and/or repairs of EMS cots and stair chairs for the Division of Fire. During emergency medical runs and transports, the Division of Fire uses a variety of equipment, such as Ferno-Washington EMS Cots/Stair Chairs, to transport and treat patients in need. The Division of Fire contracts for the servicing and/or repairs of these cots and stair chairs on an as needed basis, and is in need to modify and extend the current contract with Medical Repair, Inc. dba EMSAR Central so that these services can continue.
Contract Compliance: Medical Repair, Inc. / dba EMSAR Central (#31-1384066 / Vendor #005231) (Active CC)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested so that the servicing and/or repairs of EMS cots and stair chairs can continue without interruption.
Fiscal Impact: Funds are available in the Division of Fire's General Fund budget for these services. Year to date, the Division of Fire has spent/encumbered approximately $20,000.00 for these services. The Division of Fire spent approximately $20,000.00 for these services in 2016 and 2015.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the current contract with Medical Repair, Inc., dba EMSAR Central, for the servicing and/or repairs of Ferno-Washington EMS Cots/Stair Chairs for the Division of Fire; to authorize the expenditure of $5,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Fire contracts with Medical Repair, Inc., dba EMSAR Central, for the servicing and repair of EMS cots, stair chairs, and other medical equipment; and
WHEREAS, the need exists for the Division of Fire to increase said contract for the continued servicing and/or repairs of Ferno-Washington EMS Cots/Stair Chairs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to modify and extend the current contract with Medical Repair, Inc., dba EMSAR Central, thereby preserving 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 Public Safety is hereby authorized to modify and extend the existing contract with Medical Repair, Inc., dba EMSAR Central, for the servicing and/or repairs of Ferno-Washington EMS Cots/Stair Chairs for the Division of Fire.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $5,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized to be expended from the General Operating Fund, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish 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 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.