Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a contract modification with Short North Alliance, Inc. (SNA) to facilitate the continued provision of various public parking initiatives within the Short North Parking Benefit District.
Pursuant to Ordinance 3120-2024, the Director of Public Service executed an agreement with SNA for the provision of parking and mobility programs, including visitor parking validation, employee mobility benefits, marketing and communication, transit focused incentives and administration
This legislation seeks to authorize the execution of a contract modification between the parties for the purpose of authorizing the encumbrance and expenditure of additional funding to support services whose funds are depleted, through the end of 2025. The funding would be broken down as follows: $20,000.00 to continue the rideshare discounts for Short North employees, $20,000.00 to be able to enroll Short North C-Pass program, and $10,000.00 for marketing and education related to these programs.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $50,000.00
Original contract amount: $300,000.00 (Ord. 3120-2024, PO492322)
Modification 1: $50,000.00 (This legislation)
Total contract amount including all modifications: $350,000.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Short North Alliance, Inc. is CC008394, which expired April 6, 2023. The vendor will need to become compliant prior to contract execution.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $50,000.00 is available within the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund for this expenditure.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the execution of the contract modification prior to the end of 2025, so as to facilitate continuation in services for the remainder of the year.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify an existing agreement with Short North Alliance, Inc. (SNA) for...
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