Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to engage in the third year of a three year contract, with a potential fourth year, for security guard services in the Municipal Court building at 375 S. High St. with Willo Security, Inc. (Willo). Formal bid SA005354 was done and closed on May 5, 2014. Year one per hour rate is $15.92 and the overtime rate is $23.88. Year two per hour rate is $16.27 and the overtime rate is $24.41. Year three per hour rate is $16.67 and the overtime rate is $25.00. Year four per hour rate is $17.06 and the overtime rate is $25.59.
Willo Security, Inc. Federal Tax Id is 34-1808997.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure in the amount of $370,656 is budgeted and available within the 2016 general fund budget for court security.
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To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court, through the Administrative/Presiding Judge, to enter into the third year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building, and to authorize the expenditure of $370,656.00 from the General Fund. ($370,656.00).
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WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in the third year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc. for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court to authorize the Administrative/Presiding Judge to enter into said contract and authorize expenditures with Willo Security, Inc., so as to continue uninterrupted services in the provision of contractual security guard services within the Municipal Court building, for the preservation of the public health, peace, safety, and welfare; now therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Franklin County Municipal Court, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, be and is hereby authorized to enter into the third year of a potential four-year contract between the Franklin County Municipal Court and Willo Security, Inc., for the provision of contractual security guard services in the Municipal Court building.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $370,656.00 through July 31, 2017 or so much thereof as may be necessary, is authorized to be expended from the general fund, to pay the costs thereof. See attachment.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.