Explanation
Background:
The accounts receivables collection program within the City Attorney's Claims Division has been ongoing since 1996. At that time, the City Attorney interviewed firms that had experience with governmental accounts receivable and chose Scoliere and Associates (now known as Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP) as one of the companies to provide these services.
Ordinance 0423-2008 was passed 04/23/08 authorizing the renewal of the contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP for the term 04/01/08 through 03/31/09 and for up to $100,000.00. Linebarger has exceeded estimated collection amounts and this ordinance will authorize additional expenses of up to $50,000.00 for collection services. This will bring the total maximum of the contract to $150,000.00 during the term 04/01/08 through 03/31/09.
Contract Compliance Number:
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP 74-2864602 001, expires 02/06/11.
Fiscal Impact:
This contract is self-funding and collections far exceed the amount paid to the collection firm. The fees paid under this contract are 30% of the first $30,000.00 collected and 10% of any additional amounts collected on a specific claim.
Emergency action is requested to allow for the uninterrupted continuation of the collection program.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Attorney to modify and increase a contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP; to authorize the City Attorney to expend up to an additional Fifty Thousand Dollars for services rendered pursuant thereto; to waive the competitive procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3136-96 originally authorized the City Attorney to contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson LLP (formerly Scoliere & Associates) for the collection of certain of the City's accounts receivables; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has annually renewe...
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