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File #: 2428-2012    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/30/2012 In control: Public Safety & Judiciary Committee
On agenda: 12/3/2012 Final action: 12/5/2012
Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to modify contract EL012571 with the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing additional services rendered via the Fact-Finding process; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)  
Explanation

In 2012, the City of Columbus has been involved in collective bargaining negotiations with FOP Capital City Lodge #9.  The Director of Human Resources utilized the services of Baker Hostetler LLP for the collective bargaining negotiations and related activities throughout 2012.  

After extensive collective bargaining negotiations with the FOP the parties reached impasse on a number of critical issues requiring the utilization of the statutory Fact-Finding process whereby outstanding issues are resolved by a neutral third party. A modification of the existing contract is therefore necessary to compensate Baker Hostetler LLP for additional services rendered via the Fact-Finding process.

This legislation will authorize the Director of Human Resources to modify contract EL012571.  

Contract EL012571 was $200,000.00.  This modification will authorize an additional $35,000 for a total contract amount of $235,000 with Baker Hostetler LLP.  

Fiscal Impact:  The required funds are available within the Department of Human Resources 2012 budget.  

Baker Hostetler LLP's contract compliance number is 340082025.

Title

To authorize the Director of the Department of Human Resources to modify contract EL012571 with the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing additional services rendered via the Fact-Finding process; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Employee Benefits Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)  

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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has entered into contract with the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP for the purpose of providing assistance with collective bargaining negotiations throughout 2012; and

WHEREAS, the law firm of Baker Hostetler LLP, pursuant to that contract, has provided ongoing assistance to the City of Columbus in collective bargaining negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital city Lodge #9; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Polic...

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