Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2008 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
Fourteen (City-wide) vendors submitted the required bid packet on 2/15/08 and have been selected to participate in the weed abatement and solid waste removal program in 2008. This program is administered by the Department of Development, Neighborhood Services Division. These fourteen vendors were not only selected on their competitive hourly rates, but the selection was also based on their completion of the bid packet and their past performance and experience in the program. Of the fourteen vendors selected, four vendors are new to the program.
The eight (Community-group) associations and organizations do not formally submit a bid packet and are paid and equal hourly rate for their equipment and labor. Their hourly rates are based on the average hourly rates of the (City-wide) vendors that receive an award. The (Community group) organizations are also involved in cutting and maintaining street islands, medians and mini-parks throughout the City.
Emergency action is required so these services can be available at the beginning of the season.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2008 Budget includes funding for this service.
Title
To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2008 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $91,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($368,390.00)
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Whereas, grass mowing and litter control is necessary to public health; and
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