Explanation
Ordinance 1008-2009 authorized the City Attorney to accept and expend grant money from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Office of Homeland Security and Justice Programs, for the Stalking Investigative Specialist I & II Grant ARRA-VAWA-900. This ordinance will authorize the City Attorney to contract for the services of two stalking investigative specialists who will assist in the investigation of stalking cases, assist victims and fill the liaison role with police departments within Franklin County sharing information and maintaining data collection on stalking suspects and further authorize the waiving of competitive procurement provisions.
The first contract will be with J Investigations in the maximum amount of $21,560.00. The City Attorney currently has a contract with J Investigations for stalking investigative services under the Stalking Investigator Grant #2008-WF-VA6-V520 which runs 01/01/09 through 12/31/09. The current contract is for a maximum of 1,544 hours. This new contract will allow for the continuation of services once the funding under the current grant has expired. The new contract will be for a maximum of 616 hours with a term of 09/01/09 through 08/31/10.
The second contract will be with Urban Advocacy and Investigations LLC in the total amount of $47,520.00 for a maximum of 2,160 hours with a term of 09/01/09 through 08/31/10.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for these contracts will come from the Stalking Investigative Specialist I & II ARRA-VAWA-900 as previously authorized by ordinance 1008-2009, passed 07/23/09.
Emergency Designation:
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency to allow for the timely commencement of services. The grant year runs 09/01/09 through 08/31/10.
Contract Compliance Numbers:
J Investigations, 26-3757766-001, ACT expires 12/03/10
Urban Advocacy and Investigations LLC, 27-0563479-001, ACT expires 08/20/11
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into a co...
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