Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with the Franklin County Commissioner's Office for E-911 Consulting Services for the City of Columbus and Franklin County for the period beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, with options for renewal on an annual basis.
The City of Columbus and Franklin County have a need to contract for services for updating and coordination of data information for all E911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) entities (18) within the area; coordinating and working with the PUCO, AT&T, Local, State, and Federal Governments to ensure uninterrupted Wireline/ Wireless and VoIP E911 services.
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested due to the need to have a new E-911 Consultant in place prior to the current contract (with Kenneth W. Borror) expiring as of December 31, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $55,000.00 from the 2008 General Fund for E-911 consultant services. The Division of Support Services budgeted $55,000 in the 2008 General Fund budget for this purpose. The Division spent $30,531 in 2006 and $40,000 in 2007 for these services.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with the Franklin County Commissioner's Office for E-911 Consulting Services, to authorize the expenditure of $55,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency ($55,000.00). (AMENDED BY ORD. 0257-2009 PASSED 3/30/2009)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Public Safety Department, Division of Support Services, to contract with Franklin County for E-911 Consulting Services, and
WHEREAS, said services are required to ensure uninterrupted E-911 Systems; coordinating activities with the PUCO, AT&T, Local, State and Federal Governments; collecting and updating of information needed to maintain all the E-911 Systems within the City of Columbus and Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, an ...
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