Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $275,000.00 in conjunction with the purchase of Recreation and parks Equipment. This ordinance will establish an auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department.
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 estimates only.
In order to have all the equipment available for the removal of Emerald Ash damaged and other large trees, 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 for the following pieces of equipment:
Item Estimated Cost
Log Truck $260,000.00
1 Ton Van with aerial Lift $ 15,000.00 (Balance paid from AC031864)
Fiscal Impact:
$275,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation Permanent Improvement Fund 747 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $275,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund for materials in conjunction with removal of emerald ash borer damaged trees; 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 $275,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to establish an auditor's certificate in the amount of $275,000.00 for the purchases listed within this legislation. ($275,000.00)
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