Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 for the purchase of Recreation and Parks Fitness Equipment.
This ordinance will establish an auditor’s certificate and authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract (UTC) Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Commercial Grade Fitness Equipment and Replacement Parts.
Background: It is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete to commence purchasing. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, Recreation and Parks, or purchases will be made using a City of Columbus UTC.
Anticipated expenditures will include all types of commercial grade fitness equipment as needed for replacing worn out equipment or purchasing additional pieces for improvements to the 18 designated Fitness Sites located within Recreation and Parks community centers.
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to have equipment purchased and available as soon as possible so that worn out equipment can be replaced in a timely manner. Equipment will be ordered immediately once the funding is available and this ordinance is establishing the funding required for these purchases.
Fiscal Impact: $40,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate UTC Purchase Agreements for fitness equipment; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $40,000.00 for the purchase of various fitness equipment...
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