Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators in various city facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division. This contract was authorized by City Council by Ordinance No. 1230-2008 on July 21, 2008, in the amount of $141,000.00. Kone, Inc. maintains and services 41 elevators in 15 buildings. Required maintenance and services on elevators is necessary to maintain the State of Ohio Elevator Operating Certificate and ensuring no disruption in service, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users. This ordinance authorizes the first of five renewal options.
Emergency action is requested so that required maintenance and service on elevators is not delayed, ensuring no disruption in service, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Fiscal Impact: The Facilities Management Division budgeted $156,800.00 in the 2009 General Fund Operating Budget. The cost of the elevator contract in 2008 was $141,000.00. The cost of the renewal authorized by this ordinance is $156,800.00.
Kone, Inc. Contract Compliance #36-2357423, expiration date July l5, 2010.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a contract with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators in various City facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $156,800.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($156,800.00)
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1230-2008, passed by City Council on July 21, 2008, authorized the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Kone, Inc. contains an option to renew the existing agreement for five one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to renew and modify this contract with Kone, Inc.; ...
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