Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
The Division of Support Services was granted funding through Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs to purchase 35 Motorola portable and mobile radios and associated accessories which will support a myriad of first responder agencies throughout the Central Ohio region in their daily operations and in the event of an emergency or disaster situation. The City of Columbus and Franklin County entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement, authorized by Resolution No. 169-08 and Ordinance 1917-2005, to enable this type of purchase. The expenditure for these portable and mobile radios in the amount of $137,719.00 will be paid by Franklin County through the Homeland Security Grant (Application 2007-UASI-204).
Bid Information: The Purchasing Office has established Universal Term Contract FL002852 for portable and mobile radios, equipment, accessories and related services with Motorola, Inc. This contract (extension) will expire September 30, 2009.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested to expedite the process of the award from Franklin County Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs.
Contract Compliance: Motorola, Inc. 361115800 Expires: March 7, 2010
2. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for the General Fund Account. The Intergovernmental Agreement permits City of Columbus and Franklin County to make the federal sub-grant expenditures.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Division of Support Services, to execute those documents necessary for the purchase of 35 Motorola portable and mobile radios and associated accessories for first responder agencies throughout the Central Ohio region from an established UTC with Motorola, Inc., utilizing the Homeland Security Grant, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Division of Support Services was awarded a grant from Franklin County O...
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