Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. for the repair of an asphalt distributor truck for the Division of Infrastructure Management, under Section 329.07(e) of the Columbus City Code (sole source procurement).
The apparatus needing repair is a Centennial Asphalt Spreader which the department purchased in 2013 and has a life expectancy of at least ten years. The truck was involved in a backing-up accident causing considerable damage to the asphalt spray bar. The brass tag number associated with this vehicle is 25729.
Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. Contract Compliance Number: 34-1503254, expires 03/19/2015
EMERGENCY ACTION is requested by so that repairs can begin immediately. The Division of Infrastructure Management cannot place the spreader back into service until the necessary repairs are completed.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $40,000.00. Capital funds are available within fund 704.
Title
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. for repairs of an asphalt distributor; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
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WHEREAS, repairs are needed to an asphalt distributor in order for the unit to be placed back into service; and
WHEREAS, capital funds will be used for these repairs due to the significant dollar amount needed, the useful life of the capital asset, and the availability of funds within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and
WHEREAS, Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. is the sole authorized vendor to complete the necessary repairs, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget and to transfer cash between projects within the Streets a...
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