Explanation
BACKGROUND: To modify and increase the amount of funds on the contract with Metropolitan Towing and Storage (MTS) contract EL013218, effective October 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. This modification will make additional funding available to continue towing services until a new contract can be issued when new bids are received. MTS tows impounded vehicles to the Division of Police Impound Lot. MTS is also be responsible for towing city vehicles.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $800,000.00 from the 2012 General Fund budget for towing services for the Division of Police. The Division of Police spent $1,686,743.00 in 2011 for towing services, and $969,450.00 so far this year.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: 31-1035297, expires 9/30/2013.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is necessary due to the extension of the contract from October 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. Therefore, additional funding is immediately needed in order to continue services until a new contract can be issued.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and increase the amount of funds on the towing contract with Metropolitan Towing and Storage, Inc. for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the General Fund; to repeal Ordinance No. 2174-2012; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Division of Police needs to modify and increase funds on the current contract EL013218 with Metropolitan Towing and Storage, Inc. for five additional months of the contract, effective October 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Towing and Storage tows all impounded vehicles as well as city vehicles, and
WHEREAS, additional funding is immediately needed to continue services for five additional months of the contract to expire February 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted in the Division's 2012 General Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to repeal Ordinance ...
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