Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Franklin County Municipal Court has determined, for continuity of service that it is in its best interest to modify its contract with Asist, Inc. for foreign language translation services.
This legislation authorizes the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify the contract with Asist Translation Services.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: Asist Translation Services 363249287
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this contract are budgeted and available within the Municipal Court 2009 general fund appropriations. Thus far during 2009, the Court has expended $15,900.00. During 2008, the Court expended $105,679.83 with Asist. During 2007, the Court expended $100,086.50 with Asist. During 2006, the Court expended $81,742.25.
EMERGENCY: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up-to-date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
Title
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to modify the contract with Asist, Inc. for language interpreter services for the Franklin County Municipal Court; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Franklin County Municipal Court provide foreign language interpreter services for non-English speaking persons that may come before the Court; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the contract with Asist, Inc., the Court's current vendor, to provide translation services so that the Court may continue to provide language interpreter services without interruption; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the city, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of...
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