Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court ("Municipal Court Clerk") to enter into the second year of a three year contract, with three consecutive one year renewal options with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. for collection services for the Municipal Court Clerk's Office.
The contract is self-funding in that the percentage charged for collecting the receivables is added to the total debt collected, pursuant to ORC 2335.24 and ORC 2335.19; thereby, negating any costs to the City of Columbus for this service.
Bid Information:
A formal bid process for collection services was conducted through SA003933, in accordance with Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329. The Municipal Court Clerk awarded the contract to the most responsible and best bidder.
Contracts:
Ordinance 1000-2011; $105,000.00; EL011865
1st Contract Modification: Ordinance 1522-2011; no funds; EL011865
2nd Contract Modification: Ordinance 1037-2012; $90,000.00
Contract Compliance Number: 31-1570459
Expiration: 1/23/2014
The company is not debarred according to the excluded party listing system of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved finding for recovery certified search.
Emergency: Emergency declaration is requested for the continuity of the collection services.
Fiscal Impact: Funds totaling $90,000.00 are available in the collection fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Municipal Court Clerk to enter into the second year of a three year contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. for the provision of collection services; to authorize an expenditure up to $90,000.00 from the Municipal Court Clerk Collection Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)
Body
Whereas, it is necessary to enter the second year of a three year contract with Capital Recovery Systems, Inc. to collect the accounts receivables for the Municipal Court Clerk; and
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