Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract in accordance with the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Columbus State Community College for the awarding of college credit to Division of Fire personnel who have received and completed training from the Division's Training Academy. The contract will allow for the awarding of college credit for each recruit who completes coursework at the Fire Academy. The waiving of certain fees that students are normally charged by Columbus State Community College continues the strategic partnership between the Division of Fire and Columbus State Community College, which allows for each to cooperate in the sharing of significant state-of-the-art facilities.
Contract Compliance: Columbus State Community College - #31-0729591 (Vendor #004263)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds are necessary to allow for the immediate execution of the contract to continue the education services and appropriate certifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with Columbus State Community College and expend $86,940.00 for the awarding of college credit to Columbus Division of Fire sworn personnel. The Division of Fire has budgeted $86,940.00 in the 2019 general fund operating budget for this expense.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract in accordance with the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Columbus State Community College for the awarding of college credit to Columbus Division of Fire personnel who have received and completed training from the Division's Training Academy; to authorize the expenditure of $86,940.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($86,940.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Columbus Division of Fire and Columbus ...
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