Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has a need to purchase security paper for birth and death certificates in the Vital Statistics area of the Planning and Preparedness Division. This paper is mandated by the Ohio Department of Health and must be purchased from the State; therefore, this purchase is made in accordance with Sole Source provisions of the Columbus City Code. This legislation authorizes the purchase of 154 boxes of security paper from the Treasurer, State of Ohio for $8,700 for the period ending December 31, 2006.
The primary objective of the Vital Statistics program is to issue certified copies of certificates for births and deaths occurring from 1908 to present in Franklin County only.
· Registers all births, deaths, and fetal deaths occurring in Franklin County.
· Issues burial transit permits.
· Helps single parents with completing "Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavits."
· Assists customers with correcting information on birth and death certificates issued in Franklin County.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds to purchase this security paper are budgeted and available in the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund 250.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to purchase security paper from the Treasurer, State of Ohio, in accordance with Sole Source provisions, and to authorize the expenditure of $8,700 from the Health Special Revenue Fund. ($8,700.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Health mandates security paper be used in all Vital Statistic offices throughout the state of Ohio; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of security paper was made according to Sole Source provisions 329.07 (e)(1) of the Columbus City Code; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase a minimum of 154 boxes of security paper for the Vital Statistics program from the Treasurer, State of Ohio, 311334820-021; and,
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Health Department to purchase security paper 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 Director of Finance and Management is hereby authorized and directed to purchase 154 boxes of security paper for the period ending December 31, 2006.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $8,700 is hereby authorized from the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 250, Division No. 50-01, Object Level One 02, Object Level Three 2217, OCA Code 500280.
SECTION 3. That the provisions of Section 329.07(e)(1) of the Columbus City Code are hereby met.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.