Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $55,208.75 for the purchase of Recreation and Parks Fitness Equipment.
This ordinance will establish an auditor’s certificate and authorize the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract (UTC) Purchase Agreements, which will establish the UTC for the purchase of Commercial Grade Fitness Equipment and Replacement Parts.
Background: It is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete to commence purchasing. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, Recreation and Parks, or purchases will be made using a City of Columbus UTC.
Anticipated expenditures will include all types of commercial grade fitness equipment as needed for replacing worn out equipment or purchasing additional pieces for the 18 designated Fitness Sites located within Recreation and Parks community centers. $15,208.75 of the funds will be spent on equipment specifically designated for senior fitness programs and will be funded by the 2017 Franklin County Senior Options grant.
Fiscal Impact: $40,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund 7747 and $15,208.75 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 2283 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate UTC Purchase Agreements for fitness equipment contingent on passage of Ord. 0555-2017; to authorize the expenditure of $15,208.75 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Permanent Improvement Fund; to amend the 2016 CIB, and transfer funding within the ...
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