City of Columbus - File #: 0594-2010

• File #: 0594-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/7/2010
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 5/3/2010
• Final action: 5/6/2010
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. in conjunction with the 2010 Summer Food Services Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,400,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/6/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
5/5/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/3/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
5/3/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/15/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/15/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/15/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/14/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/14/2010	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/14/2010	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/13/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/13/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/13/2010	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2010	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2010	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/8/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/8/2010	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/8/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/7/2010	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/7/2010	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. for the operation of the 2010 Summer Food Service Program. The contract will be awarded in compliance with Section 329.02 of Columbus City Codes. The Summer Food Service Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides nutritionally-balanced breakfasts, lunches and snacks to qualified children in need during the summer months. Thousands of children will be served through this program at nearly 160 sites throughout the greater Columbus area.

There was only one bid on this contract, and this state-approved agency was awarded the contract.

Emergency legislation is required so that the contract can be in place for the beginning of this program on June 7, 2010.

The Contract compliance number for Preferred Meal Systems is: 362664596. Compliant through: 04/08/12


Fiscal Impact: $2,400,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.

Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. in conjunction with the 2010 Summer Food Services Program; to authorize the expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($2,400,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, the contract for the 2010 Summer Food Service program will be awarded to Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. in compliance with Section 329.02 of the Columbus City Codes; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so payment can be made in a timely manner and the program can begin June 7, 2010 for the immediate preservation of the public health,...