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File #: 2612-2015    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/13/2015 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 11/2/2015 Final action: 11/4/2015
Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of golf course equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund; to establish an Auditor's certificate in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purchases outlined in this legislation; to amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)
Explanation

Background: This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of golf course equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. The new equipment will replace aging equipment in need of replacement as outlined within this ordinance.

These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids have been obtained and the resulting contracts will be awarded according to the provisions of City Codes Chapter 329. This legislation will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. All equipment has been bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. Competitive bids were solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office. The bid results and associated specifications are currently being reviewed.

The equipment list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance.

? One (1) - Tow Behind Debris Blower (Buffalo Turbine Model BT-MEGA or equal) for Champions Golf Course; replaces Brass Tag 23479; requisition RP036540; solicitation SO051191. Bids were opened on October 5, 2015, and an award will be made as soon as bids are reviewed and specifications are confirmed with vendors.

? One (1) - Utility Vehicle (Toro Workman MDX Model 07273 or equal) for Airport Golf Course; replaces Brass Tag 20069; requisition RP036546; solicitation SO051192. Bids were opened on October 5, 2015, and an award will be made as soon as bids are reviewed and specifications are confirmed with vendors.

? One (1) - Turf Aerator with ¾ inch Open Spoon Tines (Toro 687 Aerator Model 44860 and Tines Model 108-9298 or equal) for Airport Golf Course; replaces Brass Tag 3776; requisition RP036538; solicitation SO051188. Bids were opened on October 5, 2015 and an award will be made as soon as bids are reviewed and specifications are con...

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