Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has a need to purchase security paper for birth and death certificates in the Vital Statistics area of the Planning and Preparedness Division. This paper is mandated by the Ohio Department of Health and must be purchased from the State; therefore, this purchase is made in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code. This legislation authorizes the purchase up to 160 boxes of security paper from the Treasurer, State of Ohio for $10,000 for the period ending December 31, 2008.
The primary objective of the Vital Statistics program is to issue certified copies of certificates for births and deaths occurring from 1908 to present in Franklin County only.
· Registers all births, deaths, and fetal deaths occurring in Franklin County.
· Issues burial transit permits.
· Helps single parents with completing "Acknowledgement of Paternity Affidavits."
· Assists customers with correcting information on birth and death certificates issued in Franklin County.
Emergency action is requested to avoid delays in providing services to residents requesting birth and death certificates provided by the Columbus Health Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds to purchase this security paper are budgeted and available in the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund 250.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to purchase security paper from the Treasurer, State of Ohio, to waive the provisions of competitive bidding, to authorize the expenditure of $10,000 from the Health Special Revenue Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($10,000)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Health mandates security paper be used in all Vital Statistic offices throughout the state of Ohio; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of security paper was made according to Sole Source provisions 329.07(e)(1) of the Columbus City Code; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase up...
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