Explanation
This ordinance is contingent on the passage of Ordinance 2111-05, authorizing the acceptance of the Stalking and Cybercrime Grant #05-JAG-2010 from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Justice Programs, and the appropriation of grant funds.
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney to enter into a contract with E Investigations, Inc. for the services of a Stalking Unit Investigator who will assist in the investigation of stalking cases, assists victims and fill the liaison role with police departments within Franklin County sharing information and maintaining data collection on stalking suspects. This ordinance further authorizes the expenditure of funds for services rendered under the contract and to waive the competitive procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a contract with E Investigations, Inc. for the services of a Stalking Investigator for the City Attorney's Office, to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed Fifty-six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars for services rendered pursuant thereto, to waive the competitive procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency. ($56,350.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2111-05 authorized the City Attorney to accept and expend grant money from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Justice Programs, for the Stalking and Cybercrime Grant 05-JAG-2005; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney would like to enter into a contract with E Investigations, Inc. for the services of a Stalking Unit Investigator pursuant to said grant award; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City Attorney's Office in that it is immediately necessary to authorize such agreement and payment in order that the services supported may continue uninterrupted and for the preservation of the pubic health, peace, property,...
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