Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed equipment through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code Chapter 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.
All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. The equipment list below provides expected purchases during the next two months.
In order to have all the equipment available for the 2014 fall season, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval completed when the bidding has been finalized.
Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:
-John Deere zero turn - Z950r Propane
-ABI Force
-TWO (2) ABI Rascal MVP pull behind attachments with electrical control
-John Deere Gator
-LaserGrader & Box blade with controls
Emergency Justification: Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for equipment immediately while the bidding is in process.
Fiscal Impact: $53,000.00 is budgeted for this expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund. This ordinance is contingent upon the City's 2014 Bond Sale.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $53,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $150,000.00 within the voted Recreation and Parks Bond Fund; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance 0683-2014; to establish an Auditor's certificate in the amount of $53,000.00 for the pu...
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