Explanation
BACKGROUND
On May 19, 2025, Columbus City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1388-2025, which authorized the purchase of a Sutphen Corporation platform ladder truck and related equipment if the vendor agreed to a stipulated damages clause and a cancellation option clause for late delivery, including delays occasioned by strikes and/or labor disputes. However, the parties were unable to reach amicable terms, particularly concerning the inclusion of a liquidated damages clause and the specific duration and conditions of the contract.
As a result, the City is unable to proceed with the contract and must rescind and nullify the prior ordinance (1388-2025) that authorized the Director of Finance and Management to enter into an agreement with Sutphen. This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 1388-2025 in its entirety.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance will have no fiscal impact.
Emergency Designation:
Emergency action is necessary to nullify the prior authorization and contract expenditure for the purchase of a Heavy Duty 100’ Mid-Mount Aerial Ladder from The Sutphen Corporation. Timely action is required to prevent the continued encumbrance of funds for a contract that will not be executed, and to allow the Division of Fire to pursue alternative procurement options to meet its critical operational needs without delay.
Title
To repeal Ordinance No. 1388-2025, which authorized the purchase of a platform ladder truck and related equipment from Sutphen Corporation, in its entirety due to the fact that the parties were unable to reach amicable terms, particularly concerning the inclusion of a liquidated damages clause and the specific duration and conditions of the contract. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1388-2025 was adopted by Columbus City Council on May 19, 2025, and authorized the purchase of a platform ladder truck and related equipment from Sutphen Corporation if the vendor agreed to a stipulated damages clause and a cancellation option ...
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