Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement with MD Helicopters, Inc for the finalization of the upgrades of four (4) Division of Police helicopter models from MD500E to MD500F. MD Helicopters began the upgrades last year in 2015 on the four (4) Division of Police’s helicopters. During the process of the initial upgrades, additional services have been deemed to be needed in order to get the helicopters finalized. This service agreement will allow the work to be completed and signed off by the Division of Police Helicopter Unit and MD Helicopters.
BID INFORMATION: This agreement is being requested under the Sole Source provision of the Columbus City Code because the transaction is an upgrade to Helicopters previously purchased from MD Helicopters Inc.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: MD Helicopters, - 86-0944088. Expiration Date 06-02-2017
EMRGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested because of the need to get this agreement implemented as soon as possible and maintain the capabilities of Division of Police Helicopters.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $60,925.85 from the General Fund for helicopter maintenance. $565,500 was budgeted in the 2016 Police General Fund for helicopter maintenance and this expense will come from the budgeted amount. In 2015, the Division spent or encumbered $954,000.00. In 2014, the Division spent or encumbered $1,041,010.00. In 2013, the Division spent or encumbered $1,028,620.00.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract for helicopter upgrades with MD Helicopters for the Division of Police; to authorize the expenditure of $60,925.85 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,925.85)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police has the need to improve its helicopter fleet and expand the mission capabilities of their aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the Director ...
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