Explanation
Background: This ordinance establishes an auditor's certificate and authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts or to establish purchase orders from established universal term contracts for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment necessary for the ongoing renovation of the second floor of City Hall. Items will include furnishings, scheduling, delivery, and installation.
Bids will be obtained and contracts awarded in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959. The Purchasing Office will solicit new bids to secure contracts or will establish purchase orders available through any established universal term contracts. Items necessary for operation include items such as office furniture, fixtures.
This procurement process is intended to save time and ensure flexibility as the renovation of these areas continues.
Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for equipment immediately while the bidding is in process.
Fiscal Impact: $135,000.00 is required and budgeted in Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funding between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts or establish purchase orders for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the ongoing renovation of the second floor of City Hall; to authorize the expenditure of up to $135,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($135,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget and to transfer cash between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund; and
WHEREAS, various Universal Term...
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