Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Finance to enter into contracts with various companies for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment and to authorize the transfer of $44,045.17 within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
Equipment to be purchased is as follows:
Skid Steer Loader Bobcat Enterprises $14,804 .00 (includes a trade-in discount)
GlenMac Harley Rake Franklin Tractor Sales $29,241.17
& Tractor
Contract compliance number for Bobcat Enterprises is # 31-0857096; Franklin Tractor Sales #31-0678261.
Informal quotes were obtained for these purchases.
Emergency action is necessary, per Mayor's letter of emergency, to allow the immediate replacement of equipment to ensure diamonds are safe for play.
Fiscal Impact:
$44,045.17 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to meet the financial obligation of these contracts.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment, to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $44,045.17 within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($44,045.17)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ball diamond maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the transfer, and expenditure of necessary funds to ensure ball diamonds are safe for play; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance Director be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contract with Bobcat Enterprises and Franklin Tractor Sales for the purchase of ba...
Click here for full text