Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for street cleaning in Columbus. Debris gathered as a result of street cleaning, brush clearing and other street maintenance activities is dumped at the landfill operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). This legislation authorizes the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 for tipping fees at SWACO's landfill.
2. BID WAIVER
This legislation also waives the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code. Even though refuse disposal services are available in the market place other than those offered by SWACO, competitive bidding must be waived because of the City's contractual relationship with SWACO. Fees are determined based on SWACO's rate setting process in which the City of Columbus has participated, based upon its membership on the SWACO Board.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Monies are available in the Division of Planning and Operations 2012 Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund appropriation for this expenditure. Tipping fee expenses were $150,000.00 and $320,000.00 in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is necessary to ensure that funds are available and there is no lapse in service or late fee assessed.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to establish a purchase order with the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for landfill use by the Division of Planning and Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for maintenance of roadways in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, debris collected from the street cleaning activities must be dumped at an approved landfill; and
WHEREAS, to ensure tha...
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