Explanation
Background:
The Music in the Air program began in 1973 and has had an agreement with the IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) and Moving Picture Machine Operators Local No. 12 stagehands union every year since then to provide stagehand services. IATSE created a separate business entity to process payroll for union members and payment for stagehands services has been directed to TPSCO since 2006. This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with the IATSE Local No. 12 for stagehand services for Music In the Air events in 2008 and with the IATSE payroll company, Theatrical Payroll Services of Central Ohio (TPSCO) to enable payment of the IATSE stagehands. IATSE will provide stagehands on an as-needed basis for technical services. The union guarantees that trained personnel will be available according to the schedule set forth by the Department. These individuals must be specifically trained and remain constant as they are operating and responsible for city equipment within city facilities and park property.
Since hourly labor rates are carried out by negotiations with the Union and accepted through a vote by the Union membership, we are requesting the waiver of the formal bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with IATSE and TPSCO.
The Federal ID Number for IATSE is #31-6077231.
The Federal ID Number for TPSCO is #54-2175127.
Emergency action is requested in order to give stagehands sufficient time to perform necessary equipment preparation and maintenance prior to performances beginning in June.
Fiscal Impact:
$25,000.00 is required and budgeted to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
$17,836.96 was spent in 2006 and $25,000.00 was spent in 2007 for these services.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with IATSE Local No. 12 (International Alliance of Thea...
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