Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions and authorizes the expenditure of up to $138,500.91 from the Municipal Court special revenue Computer Fund and the Probation User Fees for new desktop computers to replace the currently outdated ones being used by the Court. The computer equipment being replaced is used for the operation of applications that are vital to the daily operations of the Court. Replacements of these computers are crucial for continued efficiency, so that the Court can access applications. The purchase will be made from the pre-established universal term contracts (UTC's), FL004953 with Brown Enterprise Solutions LLC., expiration date April 30, 2014,
Brown Enterprise Solutions contract compliance number is 900353698 expires 1/31/14.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds would come from the 2013 Special Revenue Computer Fund and Probation User Fees. Contingent upon approval of Ordinance 0693-2013.
Emergency legislation is requested to authorize the contract and the expenditure to permit the replacement to begin immediately.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions; to authorize the expenditure of up to $138,500.91 with Brown Enterprise Solutions for computers; and to declare an emergency. ($138,500.91) (AMENDED BY ORD. 0918-2013 PASSED 4/29/2013)
Body
WHEREAS, the Court has determined that it is in its best interest to contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions using the universal term contract; and
WHEREAS, $138,500.91 is needed to purchase the new computers; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is requested as an emergency to permit the timely procurement of needed equipment; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the city, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract ...
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