Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to engage in the fourth year of a potential four year contract for security guard services in the Municipal Court building with Willo Security, Inc. (Willo). In fiscal 2004, after canceling all formal bids, the court submitted bid waiver legislation to contract with Willo, pursuant to ordinance number 0130-2004 which was authorized by Columbus City Council on March 29, 2004.
During 2004, $286,032.78 was expended with Willo for security services. During 2005, $279,840.14 was expended with Willo for security services. Expenditures for Willo thusfar during 2006 have been $259,655.00.
Emergency action is requested in order to continue uninterrupted services.
Contract Compliance Number: Willo Security, Inc. 34-1808997
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance is contingent on passage of 2007 budget appropriations for the Municipal Court Judges, special project fund for court security. Funding for this expenditure in the amount of $300,000 is budgeted and available within the Municipal Court Judges 2007 special projects fund for court security.
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To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into the fourth year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000 from the Municipal Court special projects fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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Whereas, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
Whereas, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in the fourth year of a potential four-year contract with Willo Security, Inc. for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
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