Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2007 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
Emergency action is required so that weed abatement efforts can begin immediately.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2007 Budget includes funding for the service. $137,390 is allocated from the General Fund, $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund and $91,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
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To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2007 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $91,000 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($368,390.00)
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Whereas, grass mowing and litter control is necessary to public health; and
Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Weed Abatement Program to clear public sites and private properties deemed in violation; and
Whereas, in order to carry out this responsibility it is necessary to contract for grass mowing and litter control services; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize contracts with certain contractors to provide these services for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors listed below in accordance with Columbus City Code for grass mowing a...
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