City of Columbus - File #: 0562-2004

• File #: 0562-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/15/2004
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 4/19/2004
• Final action: 4/21/2004
• Title: To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2004 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $85,684 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($363,074.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/21/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/20/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/19/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/19/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/1/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/1/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/31/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/31/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/30/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/29/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/25/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/25/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/19/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/19/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/15/2004	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2004	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2004 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.


FISCAL IMPACT: The 2004 Budget includes funding for this service.


Emergency action is required so that weed abatement efforts can begin by May 1, 2004.


Title

To authorize the Development Director to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2004 season; to authorize the expenditure of $137,390.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $140,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $85,684 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($363,074.00)


Body

Whereas, grass mowing and litter control is necessary to public health; and

Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Weed Abatement Program to clear public sites and private properties deemed in violation; and

Whereas, in order to carry out this responsibility it is necessary to contract for grass mowing and litter control services; and

Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize these contracts in order to proceed with abatement activities by May 1, 2004, all for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors listed below in accordance with Columbus City Code for grass mowing and litter control services for the Department of Development.

A-1 Swimming Pool Supplies
Alexander & Son
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