Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. as approved by legislation 0751-2026 and to authorize the payment of expenses starting March 1, 2026. It is necessary to authorize payment for services rendered during the establishment of a contract and purchase order for these vital services. The prior expenses include those customarily funded by the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund.
Contract Compliance No: CC007871, LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so that the Division of Police may immediately process payment for services rendered during the establishment of a contract and purchase order for these vital services.
FISCAL IMPACT: : Funding in the amount of $42,841.25 is available and appropriated for the payment of this expenditure in Fund 2219 within the Division of Police as noted in the attached “Then and Now Certificate” as approved by the City Auditor .
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to authorize payment to LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc per invoice approved by the Department Director (or designee) in an amount not to exceed $42,841.25; and to declare an emergency. ($42,841.25)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the payment of expenses incurred prior to purchase order execution, starting March 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the City Auditor to issue a warrant in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.41(D)(1) to immediately process payment for services rendered during the establishment of a contract and purchase order for these vital services, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; and now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMB...
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