Explanation
Background: This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of sports field maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. The new equipment will replace aging equipment in need of replacement.
These purchases will be made 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 of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. All contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. All specifications for equipment to be purchased and brass tagged will be approved by the Division of Fleet Management prior to acquisition.
The equipment list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as a result of this ordinance.
? One (1) - 60 inch propane zero turn mower - Requisition #RP036872 is in process
? One (1) - Pull behind heavy duty field roller - Requisition #RP036871 is in process
? One (1) - Debris blower - Requisition #RP037033 is in process
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order have the new equipment available as soon as possible in the 2016 season, allowing aging equipment to be replaced. In order to allow these equipment replacements to happen as efficiently as possible, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure and have the required funding in place when the bidding has been finalized. Furthermore, bidders are only required to hold their quoted prices for 45 days on informal bids and this will ensure the funding is in place to meet this deadline.
Fiscal Impact: $30,395.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Parks and Recreation Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of sports field maintenance equipment on behalf of the Recreation ...
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