Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will increase an existing Auditor's Certificate and authorize the expenditures for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) tree removal and planting equipment and supplies through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329; however, this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. In order to continue the removal of the infested and hazardous trees immediately, we are requesting the authorization of $25,000.00 in voted bond funds and the authorization for the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts relating to the EAB management process and equipment needs. All equipment and supplies will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. In order to have the tree replacements available for fall 2014 planting, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete when the bidding has been finalized. Competitive bids will be solicited using City Code 329 or obtained through any current universal term contract for all Emerald Ash Borer related expenditures. Emergency legislation is required to continue with the removal of hazardous and infested trees immediately.
Fiscal Impact:
$25,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks and the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; to increase an existing Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $25,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office will solicit competitive bids to acquire ...
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