Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contracts for services and repairs on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, in order to service and repair City vehicles. All related purchase orders for services and repairs will be issued from Universal Term Contracts previously established by the City of Columbus, Purchasing Office per the attached list.
During 2026, the Fleet Management Division is budgeted to spend $1,570,000.00 for services and repairs to aide in the repair and upkeep of City-owned vehicles. This will keep the City's fleet of approximately 6,000 vehicles in operation. The Department of Finance and Management Fleet Division has been steadily dealing with an increased number of city vehicles to service as well as the rising cost of services, materials and repairs.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund from previously established Universal Term Contracts for services and repairs related to City vehicles.
$383,590.12 (76.72% of the $500,000.00 the Fleet Management Division has already expended in 2026) has been spent since March 19th of 2026.
$1,570,000.00 was expended in 2025 for services and repairs for the Fleet Management Division to keep the City's vehicle fleet in operation.
$925,000.00 was expended in 2024 for services and repairs for the Fleet Management Division to keep the City's vehicle fleet in operation
Emergency Justification: Emergency legislation is required to ensure uninterrupted services and repairs for automotive upkeep, thereby keeping City owned vehicles in operation, including Police, Fire and Refuse Collection vehicles.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term...
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