City of Columbus - File #: 1069-2005

• File #: 1069-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/3/2005
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 5/22/2006
• Final action: 5/24/2006
• Title: To authorize the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Pamela S. Krivda of Krivda Law Offices, LLC for external investigative services in connection with allegations of misconduct in the Division of Fire, Fire Prevention Bureau/Inspection Section, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, to authorize the expenditure of Eighty-Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00), and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/24/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
5/23/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/22/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/22/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/9/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/8/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/8/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/5/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/5/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/2/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2006	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
4/11/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/7/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/7/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/7/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/6/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/6/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/6/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/6/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/5/2006	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/3/2006	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/3/2006	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

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WHEREAS, allegations of EEO violations and other counter claims of misconduct in the Fire Prevention Bureau/Inspection Section have been brought to the attention of the Public Safety Director; and,

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety desires to enter into contract with Pamela S. Krivda of Krivda Law Offices, LLC., to conduct thorough investigation into these alleged EEO violations and of misconduct in the Fire Prevention Bureau/Inspection Section; and,

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that timely investigations of these allegations are necessary for uninterrupted diligent provision of essential city services; now, therefore:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:


SECTION 1. That the the Director of Public Safety is hereby, authorized to enter into contract with Pamela S. Krivda of Krivda Law Offices LLC., for investigative services in connection with alleged EEO violations and of misconduct in the Fire Prevention Bureau/Inspection, for a maximum obligation of Eighty-Thousand Dollars ($80,000).

SECTION 2. That the provisions of the Columbus City Codes relative to the procurement of professional services are hereby waived, such waiver being in the best interest of the city.

SECTION 3. That there is hereby authorized to be expended the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) or so much thereof as is necessary, and the City Auditor is directed to draw warrants upon the treasury for services thereunder upon receipt of invoices approved by the Public Safety Director. Said expenditures shall be paid from Division 3001, fund 010, OCA300111, object level 1 - 03, object level 3 - 3324.

SECTION 4. That for the reasons set forth in this preamble hereto, which is incorporated by reference herein, this measure is deemed to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and immediately after its passage and signature by the Mayor, or within ten (10) days thereof if the ...