Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will enable the Director of Finance and Management to purchase four (4) Jacobsen HR-9016 Wide Area Mowers at a cost of $68,924.00 each, from Earle Kinlaw Associates, Inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions of formal bid SA001749 GRW. These mowers are similar equipment replacement for use in daily operations by the Parks Section of the Recreation and Parks Department.
The Contract Compliance Number for Earle Kinlaw Associates, Inc. is #58-1328598.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to allow equipment to be received in time for the spring mowing seasons.
Fiscal Impact:
$275,696.00 is required and budgeted from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund to meet the financial obligation of this purchase order.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to purchase four (4) Jacobsen HR-9016 Wide Area Mowers from Earle Kinlaw Associates, Inc, in accordance with the terms and conditions of Contract Number STS776515P, to authorize the expenditure of $275,696.00 from the Voted 1999/2004 Parks and Recreation Bond Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($275,696.00)
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WHEREAS, mowers have been selected in accordance with the terms and conditions of the current State of Ohio State Term Schedule Contract Number STS776515P; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract with Earle Kinlaw Associates, Inc. so equipment can be received in time for the spring mowing season; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a purchase order with Earle Kinlaw Associates, Inc., for four (4) Jacobsen HR-9016 Wide Area Mowers for the Parks Section of the Recreation and Parks Department, in accordance with the...
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