Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a service contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office (the “FCEO”) for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season and to expend up to $700,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, Fund 2265, to compensate the FCEO for the performance of said services.
In order to maximize operating efficiencies, County and City forces occasionally service portions of roadways lying within the corporate limits of the other jurisdiction. Each entity is responsible for tracking the labor, equipment, and materials used to determine the cost for all snowplow and ice removal activities performed. Historically, the FCEO services more City of Columbus roadways in comparison to the number of County roadways serviced by the City, with the entities settling with each other once each year.
This ordinance is to authorize: 1) the execution of a service contract between Public Service and the FCEO and 2) the encumbrance and expenditure of up to $700,000.00, which represents the estimated net amount that will be due to the FCEO for the 2026-2027 winter season.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $700,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, Fund 2265. This is a planned and budgeted annual expenditure, and funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the execution of the requisite service contract as soon as reasonably practicable before winter commences.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for the provision of snow and ice removal services during the 2026-2027 winter season; to authorize the expenditure of up to $700,000.00 from the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund for those services; and to declare an emergency. ($7...
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