Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of $900,000.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund No. 702 and to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget to allow for funding for administration and to remove Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infested and damaged trees.
This ordinance will establish an auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for EAB management, park improvements, and 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.
In order to commence the removal of the infested and hazardous trees immediately, we are requesting the authorization of $900,000.00 in Voted Bond Funds and the authorization for the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts relating to the EAB management process and equipment needs.
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 removal of Emerald Ash damaged and other large trees, 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
Log Truck #2 $260,000.00 Log Truck #1 under Ord. 1326-2011
Aerial Lift $175,000.00
Chipper Truck $95,000.00
Chipper $55,000.00
2 pickup trucks ...
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