Explanation
BACKGROUND
The Division of Design and Construction, Department of Public Service office at 1800 E. 17th Avenue has experienced a catastrophic failure of its heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Temperature control capability has been lost, and much of the equipment has been damaged due to a contaminant that has entered the pneumatic control system. This has rendered all of the building’s thermostats inoperative and is causing extreme temperature swings throughout the building.
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation of $310,000.00 between projects and OCA codes within the Street & Highway Improvement Fund, Fund 766 for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, to re-align appropriation with projected expenditures identified in the Mayor’s Emergency Letter dated May 23, 2013. It also authorizes the City Auditor to reestablish a purchase order with the proper project accounting codes.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funding associated with this ordinance is $310,000.00 on EA010381. This ordinance authorizes the transfer of cash and appropriation between projects and OCA codes within the Street & Highway Improvement Fund, Fund 766 providing for expenditures accordingly and reestablishes a new EA with proper accounting codes.
EMERGENCY
Emergency action is requested by the Department of Public Service to allow financial transactions to be posted into the City’s accounting system by the City of Columbus, City Auditor’s Office as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects on an existing purchase order within the Street and Highway Improvements Fund in the amount of $310,000.00 for the Department of Public Service, in order to provide the funding necessary to cover expenditures for emergency heating and cooling repairs; and to declare an...
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