Explanation
Background: This ordinance also authorizes the City Auditor to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $498,700.00 for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies for the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety. These purchases will be made through or with the approval of the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. This ordinance will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. Contracts will be established through the procedures authorized by Chapter 329 of the Columbus Codes, obtained through any current universal term contract, or Ohio Department of Administrative Services contract, as authorized by ordinance number 582-87. The Division needs to transfer appropriated funds within the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Fund. $169,000.00 will be transferred from 06 Equipment to 02 Supplies and Materials.
The list below outlines the equipment, supplies and services expected to be purchased as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance:
Item Estimated Cost
Bicycles $ 104,200.00
Power Desks $ 79,800.00
Office Supplies $ 169,000.00
Crime Lite Auto Kits $ 70,700.00
Impound Lot Cameras (KNS) $ 75,000.00
Total Estimated costs - $498,700.00
Fiscal Impact Funds are available in the Drug Seizure Fund for all purchases.
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To establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $498,700.00 for the purchase of equipment, supplies and services for the Division of Police; to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management and the Director of Public Safety to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies and services on behalf of the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $498,700.00from the Law Enforcement Drug Seizure Funds. ($498,700.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City Auditor set up a certificate in the amount of $498,700.00 for the purchase of equipment, su...
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