City of Columbus - File #: 0421-2006

• File #: 0421-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/17/2006
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 3/6/2006
• Final action: 3/8/2006
• Title: To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to amend and increase the Court receivables contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc.; to authorize an additional expenditure of $100,000 from the Clerk's collection special revenue fund appropriations; to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/8/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/7/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/6/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/6/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/27/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/24/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/24/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/24/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/24/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/24/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/24/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2006	1	MUNICRTCLERK DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/23/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/23/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
2/22/2006	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

February 17, 2006

Background: Passage of this ordinance will enable the Municipal Court Clerk to amend and increase the Court receivables collections contract with Capital Recovery Systems for an additional five months, from March 2, 2006 through August 2, 2006. The current contract expires on March 2, 2006, authorized by ordinance 0134-2005. The additional time will enable the Clerk the option to competitively bid the collection service in accordance to Chapter 329.

Emergency: Emergency declaration is requested to avoid disruption to the collection process.

Fiscal Impact: This ordinance should result in a continuing positive inflow of cash to the general fund. No payment of services will be made until monies regarding the accounts receivable are deposited with the Clerk and subsequently with the City Treasurer. Funds for this contract are available in the Clerk's 2006 collection fee special revenue fund appropriations.

Contract Compliance Number: Capital Recovery Systems, Inc.: 31-1570459

Title

To authorize and direct the Municipal Court Clerk to amend and increase the Court receivables contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc.; to authorize an additional expenditure of $100,000 from the Clerk's collection special revenue fund appropriations; to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)


Body

Whereas, it is necessary to amend and increase contract number EA004094/005 with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc., to enable the continuous collection of the Court receivables; and

Whereas, it is necessary to encumber additional funds for payment of services and to extend the contract ending August 2, 2007; and

Whereas, continuation of this service for an additional five months is needed to permit the Clerk sufficient time to competitively bid the service; and

Whereas, funds for the expenditure are budgeted and available within the 2006 collection fund budget; and

Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily ...