Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00. The first year of the three-year term was authorized by Ordinance 0921-2025.
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to exercise an option to renew the contract for year two (2) and add funding in the amount of $370,000.00, with Class Acts Columbus, Inc. to provide talent buying, fiscal agent, and event management services for events produced by the Office of Special Events
Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will provide professional services to the Office of Special Events as the talent booking and fiscal agent for events produced by the Office of Special Events. Services include securing artists and coordination of performance, travel and production arrangements, processing artist contracts and payment of contract deposits and artist fees. Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will collect vendor fees and beverage receipts, and pay event expenses from invoices as authorized and directed by the Recreation and Parks Department. Class Acts Columbus, Inc. will maintain financial records pertaining to all transactions in accordance with Columbus City Code Section 321.11. Class Act Columbus, Inc. will hold a Surety Bond in the amount of $100,000.00 and Certificate of Insurance, as required by the City.
The maximum amount to be paid under any purchase order associated with this Contract shall not exceed $370,000.00 unless additional funds are appropriated and authorized. Payment will be made to Class Acts Columbus, Inc. upon receipt of proof of payment and invoice for services rendered.
Contract term will commence on June 1st, 2026.
1.1 The amount of additional funds to be expended: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $370,000. Original contract approved in Ordinance 0921-2025. Total contract amount, including...
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