City of Columbus - File #: 1150-2008

• File #: 1150-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/25/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/21/2008
• Final action: 7/23/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the transfer of $290,000.00 within the General Fund, from the Department of Finance and Management's citywide account to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/23/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/22/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/21/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
7/21/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/11/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/11/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/11/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/10/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/10/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/10/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/9/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/25/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Title
To authorize and direct the transfer of $290,000.00 within the General Fund, from the Department of Finance and Management's citywide account to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and to declare an emergency. ($290,000.00)

Explanation
BACKGROUND The Division of Fire is in need to transfer funds to purchase pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; current available funds will not sufficiently provide for existing immediate needs. This legislation is a request to transfer funds from Finance and Managements citywide account to the Division of Fire's materials/supplies in order to properly align appropriations with projected needs and expenditures.

Current balances within the Division of Fire's appropriation will not sufficiently cover all anticipated expenses within the Division. These funds are being transferred to cover expenses for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for use on EMS vehicles.

Bid Information: N/A

Contract Compliance: N/A

Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested to make these funds available for immediate use.

FISCAL IMPACT: Current appropriation within the Division of Fire will not sufficiently pay for all projected deficits in sworn overtime and other anticipated deficits. This legislation will allow for the transfer and purchase of medical supplies for EMS transport vehicles.

Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to transfer $290,000.00 within the General Fund from the Department of Finance and Management to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds exists within the The Department of Finance's Citywide account; and

WHEREAS, a emergency situation exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in that it is immediately necessary to transfer funds for the aforementioned purpose for the preserva...