City of Columbus - File #: 0164-2007

• File #: 0164-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/25/2007
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 2/12/2007
• Final action: 2/14/2007
• Title: To authorize the City Auditor to transfer between expenditure categories within the Paving the Way grant for continued operation of the Program through June 30, 2007; and to declare an emergency. ($-0-)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/14/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/13/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/12/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/12/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/31/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/31/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/30/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
1/30/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/30/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
1/29/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/29/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/25/2007	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

The Public Service Department has operated the Paving the Way program since 1990. This program provides up-to-date road construction information to the public and to the media, including information on road closures, detours, and alternative routes as well as technical advice for construction-related activities and safety tips. A website is updated daily.

Ordinance 1749-2004 passed by City Council on September 24, 2004 authorized the Public Service Director to execute agreements and appropriate monies necessary for this purpose. The funds were originally appropriated to the personnel category; however, it is now necessary to transfer some of these funds from the personnel category into the supplies and services categories for the program to continue operations.

This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to transfer funds between Object level three codes to facilitate operational needs of the program such as the purchase of brochures and other printed material, web hosting, cell phones, office supplies, professional services such as informational surveys conducted by an outside vendor, mileage costs, fleet costs, and other operational needs.

Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is required at this time. The legislation will allow current grant funds to be used to the greatest extent possible. A new grant agreement is being made ready for approval when current grant funds are exhausted.

Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transactions to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management and avoids any service interruptions.

Title

To authorize the City Auditor to transfer between expenditure categories within the Paving the Way grant for continued operation of the Program through June 30, 2007; and to declare an emergency. ($-0-)

Body

WHEREAS, the Public Service Department has operated the Paving the Way p...