City of Columbus - File #: 0111-2011

• File #: 0111-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/13/2011
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 2/7/2011
• Final action: 2/9/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into contract with the law firm of Baker and Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2011; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/9/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/8/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/7/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/7/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/27/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
1/27/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/27/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/27/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/27/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/26/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/24/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/24/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/21/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/18/2011	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/18/2011	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

In 2011, the City of Columbus will begin collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME Locals 1632 and 2191and FOP Capital City Lodge #9. As in the past, it is the Department of Human Resources' desire to utilize the services of Baker and Hostetler LLP for the collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2011. The law firm of Baker and Hostetler LLP has been solicited to provide assistance because of its experience representing the City of Columbus in previous negotiations with these bargaining units.

This legislation will authorize the Director of Human Resources to enter into contract with Baker & Hostetler LLP and will further authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 to compensate the contractor for services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2011. The competitive bid process would exacerbate an already protracted process and would not be conducive to bringing the negotiations to closure in an expeditious fashion. Therefore, competitive bidding requirements are being waived.

Fiscal Impact: These funds are budgeted within the Department of Human Resources 2011 budget.
Baker and Hostetler LLP's contract compliance number is 340082025.



Title

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to enter into contract with the law firm of Baker and Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2011; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)


Body

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus requires the professional services provided by Baker and Hostetler LLP; and

WHEREAS, the law firm of Baker and Hostetler LLP has provided ongoing assistance to the City of Columbus in conjunction with collective b...