Explanation
Background: This ordinance amends ordinance 0275-2024 to permit payment of an outstanding invoice to the Franklin County Convention Facilities DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center for venue rental for the 2023 Summer Youth Employment and Program Kickoff Event.
This payment will include services on June 14, 2023. Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center Contract Compliance 004912, 3/28/2025 - 3/28/2027; Vendor Account # 004912
Emergency Justification: The Department of Neighborhoods requests this legislation be considered an emergency in order for Franklin County Convention Facilities DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center to be quickly reimbursed for services rendered.
Fiscal Impact: Funding in the amount of $6,003.40 is available from an established General Budget Reservation.
Title
To amend ordinance 0275-2024 to authorize payment of $6,003.40 from an established budget reservation to the Franklin County Convention Facilities DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center; and to declare an emergency. ($6,003.40)
Body
WHEREAS, Franklin County Convention Facilities DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center, provided venue rental for the 2023 Summer Youth Kickoff on June 14, 2023 to the City of Columbus, and,
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0275-2024 authorized the City Auditor to make payment to the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority DBA Greater Columbus Convention Center for the 2023 Summer Youth Kickoff on June 14, 2023 in the amount of $27,884.81, and
WHEREAS, a final invoice for additional venue fees that were a result of a larger than expected event attendance has been received, and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Code Section 329.35 governs the purchase of food, beverages, and venue rental for public purpose; and
WHEREAS, Section 329.35(A) requires that food and beverage authorizations are granted for the public purpose of better providing for the health and welfare of residents of the City...
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