Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of $250,000.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund No. 702. This ordinance will establish an auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed equipment through the City of Columbus Purchasing office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.
All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. The equipment list below provides estimates only.
In order to have all the equipment available for the 2012 season, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete when the bidding has been finalized.
Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:
Item Estimated Cost
Chipper Truck $55,000
Stump Grinder $35,000
Box Truck With Lift Gate $65,000
Indoor Lift with boom $20,000
All Purpose trailers $10,000
Portable Generator $10,000
John Deere tractor $20,000
Cushman vehicle $10,000
Gator vehicle $7,000
1420 mower $18,000
$250,000.00
Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for equipment immediately while the bidding is in process.
Fiscal Impact:
$250,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Recreation and parks Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Departme...
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