EXPLANATION
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service and Department of Public Utilities are responsible for snow and ice control and removal on the city’s roadways. The Departments use rock salt extensively in these operations. The Ohio Department of Transportation establishes an annual cooperative purchasing contract for the joint purchase of rock salt. An ordinance must be passed each year authorizing the Director of Finance and Management to join the cooperative and authorize the expenditure of funds for the purchase when a vendor is chosen by the Ohio Department of Transportation after a competitive bidding process. Ordinance number 1051-2016 was passed by Columbus City Council on May 2, 2016 allowing the city to enter into the joint purchasing agreement and authorizing the expenditure. In an effort to clarify the rules for participation in the joint purchasing agreement the Ohio Department of Transportation is now requiring additional language be approved.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency action is requested in order to comply with Ohio Department of Transportation requirements without unnecessary delay, which will preserve the public peace, health, property, safety, and welfare.
TITLE
To declare the City’s immediate necessity and intent to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) annual winter road salt bid (018-17) in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 5513.01(B); and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
BODY
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service and Department of Public Utilities are responsible for snow and ice control and removal on the city’s roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Departments use rock salt extensively in these operations; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation establishes an annual cooperative purchasing contract for the joint purchase of rock salt; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 1051-2016 was passed by Columbus City Council on...
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