Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to expend monies in the amount of $60,000.00 for the purchase of a new bi-directional amplifier system for the City Hall Municipal Campus security communications system. This amplifier system will be used to boost the security radio signal various areas of the Campus. Impaired reception could impede communication during an emergency. This bi-direction amplifer system will consist of various equipment that will serve as an extension to the exisitng Security communication system. Any contracts or purchase orders established will follow the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes.
Emergency action is requested so as to process a bid soliciation, place the order, receive the new equipment, and put into use as quickly as possible.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this acquisition is available within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund
Title
To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to expend monies for the acquisition of a new bi-directional amplifier system for City Hall Municipal Campus security personnel; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget and to transfer cash between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund, Fund 733; and
WHEREAS, City Hall Municipal Campus security personnel are in need of a new bi-directional amplifier system; and
WHEREAS, this system will serve as an extension of the exisiting Security communication system and will enhance t...
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