Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $150,000.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329. This ordinance will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract as authorized by ordinance number 582-87. The new equipment will replace aging equipment used by the Forestry Section of the Recreation and Parks Department.
The list below outlines the equipment expected to be purchased as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance:
Forestry:
Two (2) Tip Trailers - Estimated expenditure: $8,000.00
One (1) Dump Trailer - Estimated expenditure: $9,000.00
One (1) Water Tank - Estimated expenditure: $7,000.00
One (1) Stump Cutter - Estimated expenditure: $20,000.00
One (1) Dingo Narrow Track - Estimated expenditure: $21,000.00
One (1) Woods Mower Deck - Estimated expenditure: $10,000.00
One (1) John Deere Gator - Estimated expenditure: $15,000.00
One (1) Dump Truck Upfit - Estimated expenditure: $40,000.00
One (1) Stake Dump with Dump Upfit - Estimated expenditure: $20,000.00
Estimated Total: $150,000.00
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is being requested in order to have this equipment delivered and available during the 2021 summer season. This ordinance is establishing the funding required for the equipment being purchased. Equipment will be ordered immediately upon the approval of this ordinance and resulting purchase orders.
Benefits to the Public: Trees and parkland maintained by the city enhance the quality of life of our citizens. The equipment will al...
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