City of Columbus - File #: 1994-2007

• File #: 1994-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/19/2007
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 12/3/2007
• Final action: 12/5/2007
• Title: To authorize and direct the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation in the amount of $40,120.00, for the purchase of a Connector Rescue Boat and related equipment for the Fire Division; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $40,120.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,120.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/5/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/4/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/3/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/3/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/23/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/21/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/21/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
11/21/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/21/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/20/2007	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/20/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/20/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/20/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/19/2007	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/19/2007	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Title
To authorize and direct the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation in the amount of $40,120.00, for the purchase of a Connector Rescue Boat and related equipment for the Fire Division; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $40,120.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,120.00)

Explanation
BACKGROUND The Fire Division is in need to purchase a Connector Rescue Boat for its rescue boat fleet; this ordinance authorizes and directs the Finance Director to issue a purchase order to Rescue One Corporation in the amount of $40,120.00 for this purchase via the Safety Bond Fund.

Bid Information/Contract Compliance: The provisions of competitive bidding are being waived for this purchase, as Rescue One Corporation is the only manufacturer and supplier of Connector Boats in this region.

Contract Compliance: Rescue One Corporation #202306916 - expires 3/8/2008.

Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of funds, and immediate purchase of this equipment.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds exist within the Safety Bond Fund for this purchase.

Body
WHEREAS, the Fire Division is in need of a Connector Rescue Boat and related equipment for its rescue boat fleet; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of competitive bidding are being waived for this purchase, as Rescue One Corporation is the only manufacturer and supplier of Connector Boats for this region; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase said rescue boat for the aforementioned purpose for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS

SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to issue a ...