Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to The W.W. Williams Company, LLC to improve Columbus Fire Engine XE-32, which is in need of a replacement motor. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, The W.W. Williams Company, LLC, has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence improvements to the Engine in order to place it back in service.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ The W.W. Williams Company, LLC / Vendor 020988 / PA006788
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that the improvements to this front-line response apparatus may commence as soon as possible, and avoid any supply chain delays.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $63,595.34 for improvements needed on Columbus Fire Division Engine XE-32 to place it back in service. Funds are available within the Fire Division's Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701, for such improvements. A transfer of funds is required to fund this project.
Title
To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to The W.W. Williams Company, LLC for improvements to Fire Engine XE-32 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize an amendment to the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $63,595.34 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($63,595.34)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701 to properly align cash with projected expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Fleet Management needs to complete improvements for Engine XE-32 from The W.W. Williams Company, LLC on behalf of the Division of Fire...
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