Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for street cleaning within the City of Columbus. Debris gathered as the 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 $50,000 for tipping fees at SWACO’s landfill. This expenditure is necessary for the division to continue operations for the remainder of the year without interruptions.
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.
Total: $50,000.00.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 in the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair fund. The expenditure is necessary for the division to continue operations for the remainder of year without interruptions.
3. 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 $50,000.00 or so much as be needed for the Street Construction, Maintenance and Repair Fund; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for maintenance of roadways in Columbus; and
WHEREAS,...
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