Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will establish an auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed equipment and vehicles through the City of Columbus Purchasing office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329; however, this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as needed basis.
All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. The equipment list below provides purchases expected during the next six months.
In order to have all the equipment available for the 2015 spring season, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete when the bidding has been finalized.
Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:
• Toro Tri-Plex 16 Ft. Cutting Width Mowers
• John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles
• Water Trailers
• Trailers
• Mower Decks
• Toro Dingo Compactor
• Pallet Jacks
• Loader Dock Plating
• Paper Folder
• Mobile Ladders
Emergency Justification: It is necessary to begin soliciting bids and to appropriate the funding for this equipment so that the equipment is available for use in the spring 2015 season.
Fiscal Impact: $260,500.00 is budgeted and available in the Voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $260,500.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $260,500.00 for the purchases listed within this legislation; and to declare an emergency. ...
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