Explanation
BACKGROUND: The need exists to amend Ordinance 0386-2025, passed 3/24/2025, which authorized the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the Police Property Room Upgrades Project. K.N.S. Services, Inc. will install security cameras, network drops, door access control systems, and related components at the Police Property Room. The purpose of this project is to improve security measures at the Police Property Room and to address security deficiencies noted in the 2024 Staff Inspection Report.
An amendment is now required to reflect the updated cost of the work and include a 4% contingency. The cost of the work is increasing from $208,315.04 to $261,896.28, which includes a 4% contingency.
Bid Waiver: K.N.S. Services, Inc. has the specialized knowledge and experience needed to complete this project. They are the vendor the department typically uses for door access control systems and security cameras, so they will be able to seamlessly integrate these improvements with our existing systems.
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that these critical safety improvements can be made as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an updated expenditure of $208,315.04 $261,896.28. Funds are available within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701, for such improvements. A transfer of funds and a capital budget amendment is required to fund this project.
Title
To amend Ordinance 0386-2025, passed by Columbus City Council on March 24, 2025, for the purposes of (1) reflecting the updated cost estimate and (2) including a contingency amount; to authorize the expenditure of $261,896.28 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($261,896.28)
Body
WHEREAS, the need exists to amend Ordinance No. 0386-2025, which was approved by Columbus City Council on March 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance authorized the Dir...
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