Title
To authorize and direct the transfer of $290,000.00 within the General Fund, from the Department of Finance and Management's citywide account to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND The Division of Fire is in need to transfer funds to purchase pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; current available funds will not sufficiently provide for existing immediate needs. This legislation is a request to transfer funds from Finance and Managements citywide account to the Division of Fire's materials/supplies in order to properly align appropriations with projected needs and expenditures.
Current balances within the Division of Fire's appropriation will not sufficiently cover all anticipated expenses within the Division. These funds are being transferred to cover expenses for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use on EMS vehicles.
Bid Information: N/A
Contract Compliance: N/A
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested to make these funds available for immediate use.
FISCAL IMPACT: Current appropriation within the Division of Fire will not sufficiently pay for all projected deficits in sworn overtime and other anticipated deficits. This legislation will allow for the transfer and purchase of medical supplies for EMS transport vehicles.
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer $290,000.00 within the General Fund from the Department of Finance and Management to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and
WHEREAS, adequate funds exists within the The Department of Finance's Citywide account; and
WHEREAS, a emergency situation exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in that it is immediately necessary to transfer funds for the aforementioned purpose for the 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 City Auditor be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $290,000.00 within the General Fund, fund 010, as follows:
From:
Department/Division 45-01| Department of Finance and Management|Object Level One 10|Object Level Three 5501|OCA Code 904508|Amount $290,000.
To
Department/Division 30-04|Division of Fire|Object Level One 2|Object Level Three 2207|OCA Code 301531|Amount $290,000.
SECTION 2. 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 or vetoes the same.