Explanation
Background: This ordinance permits payment of an outstanding invoice to Milano Hospitality LLC for catering services for the 2024 Neighborhoods Best Practices Conference.
This payment will include services on September 14, 2024. Milano Hospitality LLC Contract Compliance CC-052359, 5/1/2025-5/1/2027; Vendor Account # 052359
Emergency Justification: The Department of Neighborhoods requests this legislation be considered an emergency in order for Milano Hospitality LLC to be quickly reimbursed for services rendered.
Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $5,974.34 is available from an established General Budget Reservation.
Title
To authorize payment of $5,974.34 from an established budget reservation to Milano Hospitality LLC; and to declare an emergency. ($5,974.34)
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WHEREAS, Milano Hospitality LLC provided catering services for the 2024 Neighborhoods Best Practices Conference September 14, 2024 to the City of Columbus, and,
WHEREAS, Columbus City Code Section 329.35 governs the purchase of food, beverages, and venue rental for public purpose; and
WHEREAS, Section 329.35(A) requires that food and beverage authorizations are granted for the public purpose of better providing for the health and welfare of residents of the City of Columbus, the public at large, and municipal officers and/or employees by enhancing public engagement, facilitating public meetings, and providing for the efficient operation of the city; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Management is authorized to review and approve contracts with vendors for food and beverage related goods and services, if these purchases are integral to the successful execution of a program, event, or engagement and related expenses are reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance and Management has determined that the food and beverage related purchases describe herein, constitute a public purpose and are reasonable in both nature and cost; and
WHEREAS, an ...
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