Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the installation of security cameras at the Columbus Fire Academy & Fire Administration Building. The purpose of this project is to improve security measures due to recent break-ins and thefts of city equipment.
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 security cameras, so they will be able to seamlessly integrate 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. The department has already incurred costs associated with the replacement of stolen equipment and would like to reduce the chance of further thefts and associated replacement costs as quickly as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $108,490.00. 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.
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To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the installation of security cameras at the Columbus Fire Academy & Fire Administration Building; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $108,490.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($108,490.00)
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Fire Academy & Fire Administration Building have been plagued with trespassing, vehicle and shed break-ins, and the theft of city-owned equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Publi...
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