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File #: 0657-2013    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 3/6/2013 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 4/1/2013 Final action: 4/4/2013
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Goosebuster LLC with the option to renew for three years on an annual basis for the control of geese population at City parks; to authorize the expenditure of $27,125.00 from Recreation Fund; to waive the competitive bidding clauses of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($27,125.00)
Attachments: 1. Goose Removal Bid waiver
Explanation

Background:
The Goosebuster LLC was the only bid received in 2012 on an informal bid for geese control. The company did an excellent job of getting the geese under control in 2012. We are requesting a bid waiver, as the company has the knowledge of where the geese are nesting from providing this service in 2012. The Goosebuster LLC controlled the geese along the downtown riverfront where it was noticeable by citizens. This service is necessary in our downtown parks and provides control of the geese before the occurence of special events, and the service protects the public by removing severely injured, deceased, and very aggressive geese. Controlling the goose population also controls the amount of waste produced by the geese. The service contract will be from April 15-November 15 with the option to renew for three years on an annual basis.

Principal Parties:
The Goosebuster LLC
Dianna Haughey (Contact)
111 Terrace Villa Drive
Centerville, OH 45459
937-239-5324 (Phone)
272681700 (Contract Compliance) expires 8/7/14
1 (Columbus Employee)

Benefits to Public:
This service provides control of the geese in our parks for daily use and before special events. The service also protects the public by removing severely injured, deceased, and very aggressive geese. Controlling the goose population also controls the amount of waste produced by the geese.

Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that service can begin April 15, 2013 so our parks can be made safer and more sanitary for the public.

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with The Goosebuster LLC with the option to renew for three years on an annual basis for the control of geese population at City parks; to authorize the expenditure of $27,125.00 from Recreation Fund; to waive the competitive biddi...

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