Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Phoenix Theatre Circle for the purpose of creating, producing, and staffing summer theatre camps and fall/winter classes for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's Davis Performing Arts Programming for Youth through 2006.
A professional services agreement with Phoenx Theatre Circle, DE068311, exists to provide development services for the period of March to June 2006 for $8.000.00. The new contract is for $22,000.00 bringing the total for Phoenix Theatre Circle in 2006 to $30,000.00.
Revenue from the camp and class fees will be collected and will offset this contract expense.
Due to the unique skills, abilities and teaching experience necessary, the department is requesting the waiver of the bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into a contract with the Phoenix Theatre Circle.
Emergency action is requested so contract can be processed, funding is in place for necessary expenditures, and camps and classes will not be delayed.
Fiscal Impact:
$22,000.00 is budgeted from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a contract with Phoenix Theatre Circle for the purpose of creating, producing, and staffing summer theatre camps and fall/winter classes for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's Davis Performing Arts Programming for Youth through 2006, to waive the necessary competitive bidding requirements, to authorize the expenditure of $22,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($22,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the requirements of competitive bidding and contract with Phoenix Theatre Circle for the purpose of creating, producing, and staffing summer thea...
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