City of Columbus - File #: 0547-2004

• File #: 0547-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/11/2004
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 4/19/2004
• Final action: 4/21/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $109,834.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; to authorize the appropriation of said funds; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Square D Company to provide O'Shaughnessy Hydro Breaker Replacement and Switchgear Modifications for the Division of Electricity; to authorize the expenditure of $109,834.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($109,834.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/21/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/20/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/19/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/19/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/1/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/1/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/1/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/31/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent Within
3/31/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/23/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/23/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/18/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/16/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/12/2004	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/12/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/11/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/11/2004	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/11/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the transfer of $109,834.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund (SIT), authorizes the subsequent transfer and appropriation of $109,834.00 from the SIT to the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund, and authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for O'Shaughnessy Hydro Breaker Replacement and Switchgear Modifications.

A request for proposals was advertised in the City Bulletin and two proposals were received and opened by the Director of Public Utilities on November 5, 2003. Both vendors submitted bids for Options 1 and 2. Option 1 specified that the existing mechanical relaying equipment would be used; Option 2 specified new electronic relaying equipment. The bids received were as follows: Square D Company, Option 1: $99,876.00, Option 2: $109,834.00; GE Supply, Option 1: $176,900.00, Option 2: $195,700.00. An award to Square D Company for Option 2 is recommended in the amount of $109,834.00, based upon the lowest, responsive bid received. Square D Company is a majority vendor and their contract compliance number is 362440683.

Emergency action is requested as the existing breaker is obsolete and should be replaced immediately in order to avoid possible breakdown. In 2003, the City lost approximately $1,200 per day, or over $200,000, while the breaker was being repaired. Repair parts are no longer manufactured.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This ordinance certifies funding from the Special Income Tax (SIT) fund as a temporary measure until the next bond sale occurs, at which point the SIT will be reimbursed.


Title

To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $109,834.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; to authorize the appropriation of said funds; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contrac...