Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court to modify and increase the second year of the three year contract with Dana & Pariser L.P.A. to provide for the accounts receivable collection services for the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk; authorizes an expenditure of up to $120,000.00.
On July 31, 2006, ordinance 1389-2006 authorized the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court to enter into the first year of a three-year contract with Dana & Pariser L.P.A. commencing August 3, 2006 through August 2, 2007 and authorized an expenditure of $160,000.00.
The collections services have been ongoing since 1998. These services have been very successful in collecting fines and costs; therefore, necessitating an increase in the amount of money appropriated to pay for such services. The contract is self-funding in that the percentage charged for collecting the accounts receivable is added to the total debt collected, pursuant to ORC 2335.24; thereby, negating any costs to the City of Columbus for this service.
Contract Modifications:
Ordinance 1389-2006, approved July 31, 2006 by Council in the amount of $160,000.00.
Ordinance 0974-2007, approved July 9, 2007 by Council in the amount of $15,000.00.
Ordinance 1053-2007, approved July 9, 2007 by Council in the amount of $200,000.00.
Ordinance 0483-2007 modification request in the amount of $120,000.00.
Contract Compliance Number: Dana & Pariser L.P.A.: 31-1465711, Expires 5/24/2008
Emergency: Emergency declaration is requested for the continuity of the collection process.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance shall result in additional revenues to the general fund. No payment of services will be made until monies for the collection of the accounts receivable are deposited with the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court and subsequently with the City Treasurer. The appropriation of $120,000.00 is available within the Fr...
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