Explanation
This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund. It further authorizes the Columbus City Attorney’s Office to extend service contracts with MDDR Enterprises Incorporated (vendor #033102) and Lindsay Automotive Inc. (vendor #004376) for vehicle maintenance and repair services supporting the City’s Project Taillight public safety and crime prevention program through April 30, 2027. This legislation also authorizes reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred prior to the issuance of a purchase order.
The Project Taillight program provides low-income residents with access to free vehicle repairs to address safety-related issues. By ensuring vehicles meet safety standards, the program enhances roadway safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, while helping residents avoid citations for equipment violations. Originally launched as a two-year, grant-funded pilot, Project Taillight is now a fully funded, ongoing initiative supported in partnership with Columbus City Council and continues to expand access to a range of necessary vehicle repairs for eligible residents.
VENDORS:
Lindsay Automotive Inc. | CC-004376 | expires 6/18/2027
MDDR Enterprises Incorporated | CC-033102 | expires 2/11/2027
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total appropriation is $250,000.00 and is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
EMERGENCY ACTION:
Emergency action is requested in order to immediately provide the funds necessary to continue and expand the Project Taillight pilot and provide residents with needed repairs to their vehicles, without interruption.
Title
To authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the Columbus City Attorney’s Office to extend service contracts with MDDR Enterprises Incorporated and Lindsay Automotive Inc. for vehicle maintenance and/or repair services for the city’s Project Taillight public safet...
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