Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement, with future possible modifications to be submitted, with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. (SPA), a non-profit entity, which is managed by Downtown Columbus, Inc., to contribute funding for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area.
In order to facilitate security enhancements in the Scioto Peninsula area, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service has agreed to partner with the SPA to implement security enhancement programs. Intended to increase safety for all user groups and to support the growth and development of the Scioto Peninsula, these programs include the staffing and management of security personnel who will provide foot patrols and tours through the public and private areas of the development including the area streets, Dorrian Green Park, and the area parking facilities, establishing a visible presence in the area. Additionally, they will engage in the promotion of safety initiatives to employees and visitors to the development.
The annual expenses are estimated at approximately $280,000.00 for 2024. Contributions are not to exceed fifty (50%) of the costs for those services, estimated at up to $140,000.00 for 2024, and will be made to the SPA to fund the security enhancements. Future modifications may be submitted if more funding is needed.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
The vendor will be required to become contract compliant prior to the contract execution.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contribution agreement is available within Fund 6500, the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund, in the amount of $140,000.00.
4. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is not a part of the MBE/WBE program and the overall spend will not count toward the department’s overall diverse spend.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency legislation is requested in order to prevent interruption in the delivery of needed safety services in the Scioto Peninsula to ensure the safety of the travelling public and prevent delays in the development area.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. to provide funding in an amount up to $140,000.00 for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Mobility Enterprise Fund; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to $140,000.00 from the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($140,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Downtown Columbus, Inc., in conjunction with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. (SPA), is overseeing the redevelopment of the Scioto Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service has agreed to partner with the SPA to implement security enhancement programs intended to increase safety for all user groups and support the growth and development of the Scioto Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the security enhancement programs include the staffing and management of security personnel who will provide foot patrols and tours through the public and private areas of the development including the area streets, Dorrian Green Park, and the area parking facilities establishing a visible presence in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus intends to provide financial support in the form of a grant agreement in an amount of up to $140,000.00 to the SPA in 2024 for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for Council to authorize a transfer of funds within Fund 6500, the Mobility Enterprise Fund, to establish sufficient cash to pay for the project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a grant agreement with the SPA to provide funding for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area in order to prevent interruption in the delivery of needed safety services, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Public Service is hereby authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc., and provide funding in an amount up to $140,000.00 for the purpose of supporting the implementation of various security enhancement programs within the Scioto Peninsula.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $98,500.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6500 (Mobility Enterprise Fund), from Dept-Div 5906 (Mobility and Parking Services), object class 03 (Services ) to Dept-Div 5906 (Mobility and Parking Services), object class 05 (Other) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $140,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized in Fund 6500 (Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund), Subfund 650001 (Mobility Enterprise), Dept-Div 5906 (Public Service - Parking Services), in Object Class 05 (Other), per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the aforementioned grant is awarded pursuant to the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code related to grant agreements.
SECTION 5. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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.