Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the City Attorney to contract for the services of a stalking investigative specialist who will assist in the investigation of stalking cases, assist victims and fill the liaison role with police departments within Franklin County sharing information and maintaining data collection on stalking suspects and further authorize the waiving of competitive procurement provisions.
The contract will be with Urban Advocacy and Investigations LLC in the total amount of $6,380.00 for a maximum of 290 hours with a term of 11/15/10 through 12/31/10. Said vendor is currently providing stalking investigative services under a separate grant (the Stalking Investigative Specialist I & II grant). The hours available under the Stalking Grant are almost depleted and this contract will provide for a continuation of such services under the WAP Database Grant.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this contract will come from the Witness Assistance Program (WAP) Database Project and Domestic Violence Advocate grant.
Emergency Designation:
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency to allow for the timely commencement of services.
Contract Compliance Numbers:
Urban Advocacy and Investigations LLC, 27-0563479-001, ACT expires 08/20/11
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Urban Advocacy and Investigations LLC for stalking investigative services, to authorize the expenditure of up to $6,380.00 from the WAP Database and DV Advocate Grant funds, to waive the competitive procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($6,380.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1007-09, passed on July 20, 2009, authorized the City Attorney to accept and expend grant money from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs, for the Witness Assistance Program (WAP) Database Project and Domestic Violence Advocate Grant ARRA-VAWA-901; a...
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