Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the assignment of all existing and future business done by the City of Columbus with Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) to Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO). This change will reflect a company merger and subsequent name change and Federal Identification Number change for all existing and future contracts and purchase orders established using the name Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC).
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to effect these changes as soon as possible to promote accurate recording of transactions and to allow service contracts to proceed as scheduled.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk and all City of Columbus agencies to modify all contracts and purchase orders established with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC); to allow for the assignment of all existing and future contracts and purchase orders with Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) to Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO); to reflect a name change and Federal Identification Number change as a result of a merger; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City has engaged in an ongoing business relationship with Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC); and
WHEREAS, Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) has merged with Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and is operating under the new name of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO); and
WHEREAS, these changes have been documented by written communications from the vendor involved; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept a name and Federal Identification number change from Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) to Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO); and
WHEREAS, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) has informed the City of Columbus of its intentions to fulfill all existing contractual obligations; and
WHEREAS, the City Auditor's Office requires that these changes be officially acknowledged by City...
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