City of Columbus - File #: 0853-2003

• File #: 0853-2003
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/24/2003
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/16/2003
• Final action: 6/18/2003
• Title: To authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for landfill use by the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/18/2003	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
6/17/2003	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/16/2003	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/16/2003	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/9/2003	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/9/2003	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/9/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/9/2003	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2003	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/6/2003	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2003	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/5/2003	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/4/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/4/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/2/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/30/2003	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/23/2003	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/28/2003	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Disapproved
4/25/2003	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/24/2003	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The Transportation Division is responsible for street cleaning of roadways in Columbus. Debris gathered as a result of street cleaning, brush clearing, and other street maintenance activities is dumped at the landfill operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), CC #311338559. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $160,000.00 for tipping fees at SWACO's landfill.

This legislation also waives the appropriate provision of Columbus City Code Section 329.06, which addresses the procurement of service contracts. Even though refuse disposal services are available in the market place other than those offered by SWACO, competitive bidding must be waived because of the City's contractual relationship with SWACO. Fees are determined based on SWACO's rate setting process in which the City of Columbus has participated, based upon its membership on the SWACO Board.

Emergency action is necessary to ensure that funds are available and there is no lapse in service.

FISCAL IMPACT: Monies are available in the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund for this expenditure.Tipping fees were $197,000.00 in 2001 and $186,600.00 in 2002.

Title

To authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for landfill use by the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, the Transportation Division is responsible for maintenance of roadways in Columbus, and

WHEREAS, debris collected from the street cleaning activities must be dumped at an approved landfill, and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate funds for this expenditure, and

WHEREAS, the provision of Columbus City Code Se...