Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with Community Crime Patrol, Inc. to assist the Division of Police in identifying suspicious activities indicative of criminal behavior and reporting them. Community Crime Patrol, Inc. provides teams of patrollers who monitor the residential neighborhoods of the Hilltop area, Franklinton, Merion Village/German Village Area, Olde Towne East/Franklin Park, Northland/North Linden Area, South Clintonville, Weinland Park and Old North Columbus, along with many city parks. These highly-trained citizen patrollers serve as extra "eyes and ears" for the Division of Police and provide critical patrol services at a much lower cost than sworn personnel. The duration of this agreement will be from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 or until funds are exhausted. Community Crime Patrol is funded by the City of Columbus and the East Main Street Special Improvement District.
Bid Waiver: This purchase is recommended to be made with a waiver of formal bidding requirements due to the unique nature of the services provided and the established relationship with the vendor.
Emergency Designation: This legislation is presented as an emergency measure to ensure that the community crime patrol program continues without interruption and that patrollers can be paid for their services. It is critical that funds are available as soon as possible to minimize any lapse in services, as the current contract expires February 28th.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into a contract with Community Crime Patrol, Inc. for a total of $375,000.00 for the patrol of selected neighborhoods in the City of Columbus. Funds for Community Crime Patrol were budgeted at $375,000.00 in the 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. Community Crime Patrol was funded at $375,000 in 2022, 2023, & 2024 for patrol activities.
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To authorize the D...
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