Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the Police Property Room Upgrades Project. K.N.S. Services, Inc. will install security cameras, network drops, door access control systems, and related components at the Police Property Room. The purpose of this project is to improve security measures at the Police Property Room and to address security deficiencies noted in the 2024 Staff Inspection Report.
Bid Waiver: K.N.S. Services, Inc. has the specialized knowledge and experience needed to complete this project. They are the vendor the department typically uses for door access control systems and security cameras, so they will be able to seamlessly integrate these improvements with our existing systems.
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that these critical safety improvements can be made as soon as possible
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $208,315.04. Funds are available within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 7701, for such improvements. A transfer of funds and a capital budget amendment is required to fund this project.
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To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to issue a purchase order to K.N.S. Services, Inc. for the Police Property Room Upgrades Project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $208,315.04 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($208,315.04)
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WHEREAS, a 2024 Staff Inspection Report revealed critical security deficiencies at the Police Property Room; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police desires to enter into contract with K.N.S. Services, Inc. to address those deficiencies through the ...
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