Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Ordinance 1267-2013, authorized the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into multiple contracts for various traffic commodities, these purchases can be capitalized. These supplies and materials are necessary to ensure traffic safety throughout the City of Columbus.
At the time Ord. 1267-2013 was drafted, $30,000.00 was authorized for LED Changeable Message Signs and Edge Lit signs. Bids were not yet completed and bids were expected to be approximately $30,000.00. AC035188 has been established and included this amount for this bid.
Bids were received, SA005025/BI006264, and the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bid was supplied by Baldwin & Sours in the amount of $50,722.00
This revised total represents an increase of $20,722.00. This ordinance seeks to increase the existing Auditor’s Certificate (AC035188) established by Ord. 1267-2013 and increase the authorized expenditure for LED Changeable Message Signs and Edge Lit signs by $20,722.00
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this increase is is contingent on funding from the bond sale for Fund 704, the Streets & Highways GO Bonds Fund.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to assure the timely availability of commodities for installation and replacement purposes and to promote and enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
Title
To authorize the City Auditor to increase an Auditor Certificate in the amount of $20,722.00; to authorize the Director of Finance & Management to enter into contract for the purchased of LED Changeable Message Signs and Edge Lit Signs total amount $50,722.00; to authorize the expenditure of $50,722.00 from the Streets & Highways GO Bonds Fund for the purchase of LED Changeable Message Signs and Edge Lit Signs; and to declare an emergency. ($50,722.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1267-2013, authorized the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into multiple contracts for various traffic comm...
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