Explanation
Columbus City Council and various City Departments have a need to purchase food and/or beverage items for various programs and events throughout the year. Additionally, there is need for equipment within municipal facilities for the preparation and storage of food and/or beverages by municipal employees while at work in a municipal facility. This ordinance authorizes the purchase of food and/or beverage items, as well as the procurement of equipment for preparing or storing food which serve the public purpose of protecting health and improving lives.
Columbus City Council and City departments routinely host programs and events where public attendance and participation is solicited. It is common for these events to occur during evening hours or during times in which meals or snacks would facilitate public attendance and engagement. This legislation is presented as 30 day legislation.
Title
To amend Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the purchase of food, beverages, and equipment for a public purpose.
Body
WHEREAS, the health and welfare of residents of the City of Columbus, the public at large, and municipal officers and/or employees is paramount; and
WHEREAS, enhancing public engagement, facilitating public meetings, and providing for the efficient operation of the city serves a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, the ability to provide food, refreshments, snacks, meals, mementos, or other like amenities and to rent a site or venue helps to facilitate community programs and events sponsored by the City; and
WHEREAS, the ability to procure equipment for the purpose of storing or preparing food, beverages, refreshments, meals, or other like amenities for municipal officers or municipal employees at a municipal facility is necessary; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Chapter 329 be amended by the enactment of new sections 329.35 and 329.351 to read as follows:
329.35 - Purcha...
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