Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into a contract for security guard services in the Municipal Court building with Willo Security, Inc. (Willo). Since 2003 Franklin County Municipal Court has been contracting with Willo Security for security guard services in the Municipal Court Building. The continuation of security services in the Municipal Court Building located at 375 S. High Street, is absolutely necessary for the safety and well being of the employees and the general public. The Franklin County Municipal Court requests that the provisions of competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329, Columbus City Codes be waived in order enter into contract with Willo Security.
Contract Compliance Number: Willo Security, Inc. 34-1808997
EMERGENCY ACTION is requested in order to continue uninterrupted services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure is contingent on passage of the 2008 budget. The amount for the expenditure is budgeted and available within the Court's 2008 security fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to enter into a contract with Willo Security, Inc. for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court building; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000 from the Municipal Court special projects fund; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to engage in a contract with Willo Security, Inc. for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter in...
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