City of Columbus - File #: 0388-2008

• File #: 0388-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/22/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 3/3/2008
• Final action: 3/6/2008
• Title: To authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order with Cargill, Incorporated - Deicing Technology, in the amount of $500,000.00 for the purchase of rock salt in accordance with the terms and conditions of an existing citywide term contract for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/6/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/4/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/3/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/3/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/27/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/27/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/27/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
2/27/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/27/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/26/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/26/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/26/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
2/25/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/25/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
2/22/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/22/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/22/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/22/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/22/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

The Transportation Division is responsible for snow and ice control and removal on the City's roadway system. Rock salt is used extensively in this operation. Formal competitive bids were solicited and received and the Purchasing Office established a citywide universal term contract (FL003290) with Cargill, Incorporated - Deicing Technology (cc#41-0177680 expiring July 26, 2008), at a price of $41.51/ton (dumped) and $44.39/ton (piled).

It is necessary that the Transportation Division purchase additional rock salt. This ordinance authorizes the Finance Director to establish a purchase order for the purchase of rock salt for the Transportation Division consistent with the terms and conditions of the citywide term contract in the amount of $500,000.00.

Emergency action is requested in ensure an uninterrupted supply chain.

Fiscal Impact: This expense is budgeted in the Transportation Division's 2008 Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund. To date, the Division spent $898,000.00 during the winter of 2007 - 2008 for rock salt.


Title
To authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order with Cargill, Incorporated - Deicing Technology, in the amount of $500,000.00 for the purchase of rock salt in accordance with the terms and conditions of an existing citywide term contract for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Municipal Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)

Body
WHEREAS, the Transportation Division is responsible for snow and ice control and removal on the City's roadway system; and

WHEREAS, rock salt is used in this operation; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office has established a citywide universal term contract with Cargill, Incorporated - Deicing Technology, for the purchase of rock salt as a result of the formal competitive bidding process; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exits in the usual...