Explanation
BACKGROUND: Ready-mix Concrete is required for the construction of distribution circuits from the Italian Village Substation. These distribution circuits will support and relieve demands on existing Division of Electricity facilities. The required materials will be obtained in accordance with the terms and conditions of Universal Term Contract FL002656, established by the Purchasing Office, with F.W. Sloter, Inc., in the amount of $30,000.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4405874. They do not have certified MBE/FBE status.
Emergency action is requested because of circuit capacities being nearly met, it is imperative that the work be completed as soon as possible to support the OSU Gateway project and alleviate strain on the Division of Electricity's North Substation and distribution system.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds available in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Funds for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a blanket purchase order in accordance with terms and conditions of an established Universal Term Contract with F.W. Sloter, Inc. for the purchase of ready-mix concrete required for the Italian Village Substation circuits; to authorize the expenditure of $30,000.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct circuits for the Italian Village Substation to alleviate strain on the Division of Electricity's North Substation and distribution system; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Electricity requires ready-mix concrete for the construction of circuits for the Italian Village Substation; and
WHEREAS, said commodity will be purchased in accordance with terms and conditions of a Universal Term Contract established by the Purchasing Office; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Electricity in that it is immediately necessary to authorize capital expenditures for ready-mix concrete required to construct circuits as an emergency manner in order to alleviate strain on the division's distribution system, thereby immediately 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 Finance and Management Director be and hereby is authorized to establish a blanket purchase order with F.W. Sloter, Inc. for ready-mix concrete in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Division of Electricity in accordance with the terms and conditions of established Universal Term Contracts FL002656.
SECTION 2. That to pay the cost of the aforesaid purchase order, the expenditure in the amount of $30,00000, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from Division of Electricity Division No. 60-07, Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund 553, Italian Village Project Number 670607, OCA 670607, Object Level Three 6621.
SECTION 3. 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.