Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. and authorizes the expenditure of up to $200,000 from the Municipal Court indigent driver alcohol treatment fund for in-patient chemical dependency treatment for indigent OVI and NON-OVI offenders.
The Court has negotiated a service contract with Alvis, Inc., a non-for-profit organization. No Court or City employee may provide the services required under the contract because the Court has a need for a halfway house certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC). Alvis is the only facility in the county that is certified as a halfway house by ODRC and possesses the necessary level of expertise to provide housing and treatment services.
It is in the best interests of the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 because the Court has determined, for continuity of service, that it is in its best interest to enter into contract with Alvis for in-patient chemical dependency treatment
Alvis, Inc. federal tax id is 31-0743167
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2016 budget for the indigent driver alcohol treatment fund appropriated funds for the purpose of in-patient chemical dependency treatment for OVI and NON-OVI offenders.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000 with Alvis, Inc. for in-patient chemical halfway housing and treatment for OVI and NON-OVI offenders; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes. ($200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for in-patient chemical halfway housing and treatment for OVE and Non-OVI offenders; and
WHEREAS, $200,000 is needed to provide for services during the period through December 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes to enter into this contract; and
WHEREAS, the needs of the Court cannot be provided by existing Court or City employees; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the city to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc.for halfway housing and dependency treatment, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for halfway housing and dependency treatment for the period ending December 31, 2016.
SECTION 2. That to pay the cost of the aforesaid contract, the expenditure of $200,000 or as much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized from the Franklin County Municipal Court. See attachment.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds it in the best interests of the City to waive the competitive bidding provision of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.