City of Columbus - File #: 1092-2009

• File #: 1092-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/6/2009
• In control: Judiciary And Court Administration Committee
• On agenda: 9/14/2009
• Final action: 9/16/2009
• Title: To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. for the provision of collection services; to authorize an expenditure up to $20,000.00 from the Clerk's collection fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/16/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/15/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/14/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
9/14/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
8/24/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
8/24/2009	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
8/21/2009	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/21/2009	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/21/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/21/2009	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/20/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/20/2009	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/20/2009	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
8/17/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/17/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/14/2009	1	MUNICRTCLERK DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/14/2009	1	MuniCrtClerk Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background: This ordinance authorizes the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. commencing October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, for the provision of collection services and authorizes an expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Clerk's collection fund.

On September 10, 2007, ordinance 1260-2007 was passed by Columbus City Council authorizing the first year of a three year contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc for the provision of collecting bond forfeiture judgments for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office.

Contracts:
Ordinance 1260-2007 - $160,000.00; EL007346
1st Modification - Ordinance 1331-2008; $30,000.00; EL008683
2nd Modification -Ordinance 1092-2009; $20,000.00

Contract Compliance Number: Capital Recovery Systems, Inc.: 31-1570459, Expiration Date: 2/28/2010

This company is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved finding for recovery certified search.

Emergency: Emergency declaration is requested for the continuity of the collection process.

Fiscal Impact: The contract is self-funding in that the percentage charged for collecting the receivables is added to the total debt collected, pursuant to ORC 2335.24; thereby, negating any costs to the City of Columbus for this service. Funds totaling $20,000.00 are available in the Municipal Court Clerk's collection fund budget appropriations.

Title

To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to modify and extend the contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. for the provision of collection services; to authorize an expenditure up to $20,000.00 from the Clerk's collection fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)

Body

Whereas, it is necessary to enter into contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. to collect past due bond forfeiture judgments for the Munici...