Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Infrastructure Management is responsible for street cleaning in Columbus. Debris gathered, as a result of street cleaning, brush clearing, and other street maintenance activities is dumped at the landfill operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). The City is required to use SWACO waste disposal services due to an existing contractual relationship. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 for tipping fees at SWACO’s landfill.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds totaling $115,000.00 are budgeted and available for this expenditure within the Division of Infrastructure Management. Charges have accumulated faster than anticipated due to the recent storm debris cleanup.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for landfill use by the Division of Infrastructure Management; to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund. ($115,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Infrastructure Management is responsible for the maintenance of roadways in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, debris collected from the street cleaning activities must be dumped at an approved landfill; and
WHEREAS, funds are budgeted and available for these expenditures; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that funds are available and there is no lapse in service or late fee assessed, this ordinance is necessary; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Service be and hereby is authorized to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), 4239 London Groveport Rd., Grove City, OH 43123, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00, for payment of tipping fees in accordance with the applicable specifications on file in the Office of the Director of Publi...
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