Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the fourth year of a potential four-year contract (pursuant to bid proposal number SA001016) with Netcare Corporation for competency evaluations and examinations of the mental health status of certain defendants that come before the Court.
Contract Compliance Number: Netcare Corporation 31-0814079
EMERGENCY: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up-to-date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of $70,000 is budgeted and available for this purpose within the Franklin County Municipal Court's 2007 general fund appropriations. This contract term is from April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008. During 2005, the Court expended $52,080.00 with Netcare. In 2006, a total of $46,600.00 was expended.
Title
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the fourth year of a potential four-year contract with Netcare Corporation for the provision of competency evaluations and examinations of defendants; to authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed 70,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
Body
Whereas, it is necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into the fourth year of this contract with Netcare Corporation to secure the continued provision of competency evaluations and examinations of each and every affected defendant, and for the protection of their constitutional rights; and
Whereas, funds in the amount of up to $70,000.00 are budgeted and available within the Franklin County Municipal Court's 2007 appropriations for this contract; and
Whereas, the bid specification for these services ...
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