Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for tires and tire materials on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, in order to repair and maintain City vehicles. These purchase orders will be issued from a Universal Term Contract previously established by the City of Columbus, Purchasing Office.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. - CC# 34-0253240, Vendor# 004333; PA006101 expires 9/30/24
During 2023, the Fleet Management Division was budgeted to spend $750,000.00 for tires and tire materials, keeping the City's fleet of approximately 6,000 vehicles in operation. Due to an increase in cost, demand and usage additional funding of $250,000.00 is necessary to finish out the year.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an additional expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund from a previously established Universal Term Contract for tires and tire materials related to City vehicles. The Fleet Management Division expended $750,000.00 for tires this far in 2023. In 2022 the Fleet Management Division expended $750,000.00 and in 2021 the Fleet Management Division expended $645,000.00 for tires.
Emergency action is requested to ensure uninterrupted maintenance of City vehicles.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish various purchase orders with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for tires and tire materials on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of a previously established Universal Term Contract; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, has a need to purchase tires for motorized equipment and vehicles operated by the City; and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term...
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