Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract in accordance with the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Columbus State Community College for the awarding of college credit to the Division of Fire personnel who have received and completed training from the Division's Training Academy. The MOU and MOA were authorized by Ordinance 2242-2013 passed 9/30/2013.
The contract will allow for the following:
1. The awarding of twenty-three (23) semester hours of college credit for each recruit who completes course work at the Fire academy.
2. The waiving of all enrollment and administrative fees students are normally charged by Columbus State Community College.
4. The establishment of a strategic partnership between the Division of Fire and Columbus State Community College which allows for each to cooperate in the sharing of significant and state-of-the-art facilities.
5. The timely completion of an Associates Degree by members of the Division.
Bid Information: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Columbus State Community College. The MOU and MOA were authorized by Ordinance 2242-2013 passed 9/30/2013.
Contract Compliance: Columbus State Community College - #31-0729591 (Vendor #004263)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds are necessary to allow for the immediate execution of the contract to continue the education services and appropriate certifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into contract with the Columbus State Community College and expend $86,940.00 for the awarding of college credit to Columbus Division of Fire sworn personnel. The Division of Fire has budgeted $86,940.00 in the 2016 General Fund Budget for this expense.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract in accordance with the ex...
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