Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Kathy Grace, 1340 Hunter Avenue, Columbus, Oho, 43201, SS#196-44-4763, for the purpose of instructing ceramic classes at the Cultural Arts Center.
This contract will be for services from March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006, and will be entirely reimbursed by student registration fees.
Due to the unique skills, abilities and teaching experience necessary, the department is requesting the waiver of the bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with Kathy Grace.
Emergency action is requested so contract can be processed, funding is in place for necessary expenditures, and no classes need to be cancelled.
Fiscal Impact:
$26,400.00 is budgeted from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
In 2004 we contracted with Kathy Grace for $25,000.00.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Kathy Grace for the purpose of instructing ceramics classes at the Cultural Arts Center, to waive the necessary competitive bidding requirements, to authorize the expenditure of $26,400.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($26,400.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the requirements of competitive bidding and contract with Kathy Grace for the purpose of instructing ceramic classes at the Cultural Arts Center from March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006; 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 agreement so funding is in place for said expenditures and no classes need to be cancelled; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That this Council finds it...
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