Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance requests approval to reallocate $24,755.39 from an existing Auditor's Certificate (AC028589) originally established for Capital Improvements in the Facility Renovations-Various Projects fund in the amount of $200,000.00 to a new Auditor's Certificate to fund emergency repairs for the elevators at the Health Department, 240 Parsons Avenue. AC028589 was established in Ordinance No. 0848-2008, passed on June 3, 2008.
The elevators at the Health Department experienced a power outage, most likely due to a lightning strike. The power outage damaged the elevator computer equipment, including the door operator, selector, sensor and auxiliary sensor board, causing the elevators to shut down. This condition was not preventable through routine maintenance and thus is outside the scope of the existing service agreement with Kone, Inc. Kone, Inc. was chosen to perform this work because it is the Facilities Management Division's contractor for normal elevator maintenance. Kone, Inc. was awarded this contract through a formal bid, approved by Ordinance No. 1230-2008, passed on July 23, 2008. Kone, Inc. has been the elevator maintenance and service provider for the last five years. This ordinance will allow the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase the contract with Kone, Inc. by $24,755.39 so that other necessary services within the contract are not delayed.
Emergency action is requested so that required maintenance and service on elevators is not delayed, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Fiscal Impact: The Finance and Management Director has a need to reallocate $24,755.39 from an existing Auditor's Certificate (AC028589) originally established for Capital Improvements in the Facility Renovations-Various Projects fund in the amount of $200,000.00 to a new Auditor's Certificate to fund emergency repairs to the elevators at the Health Department, 240 Parsons Avenue. Ordinance No. 123...
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