Explanation
BACKGROUND:
In 2009, the State of Ohio provided funding to institute a work release program. In order to continue the work release program with Alvis, Inc., the Municipal Court Judges have been provided funding from the State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. This legislation authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. per the grant and authorizes the expenditure for the purpose of providing work release as an alternative to incarceration consistent with public safety.
Pending approval of legislation 1798-2016 accepting the grant.
EMERGENCY ACTION is requested in order to have a contract in place with Alvis, Inc. as soon as possible to coincide with the grant start date of July 1.
FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure will be solely funded by the grant.
Title
To authorize the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to contract with Alvis, Inc. to provide a work release program as an alternative for incarceration consistent with public safety; authorize the expenditure of up to an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 from the Court's governmental grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is in the city's best interest that the Franklin County Municipal Court receive support for an enhanced probationary service for offenders; and
WHEREAS, it i necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, funds in an amount up to $200,000 are budgeted within the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges governmental grants for this contractual agreement; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges in that it is immediately necessary to authorize a contract and associated expenditures with Alvis, Inc. in order to assure the start of the work release program, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, 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 hereby is authorized and directed to contract with the Alvis, Inc. to provide work release to persons in the Franklin County Municipal Court when consistent with public safety for the period ending June 30, 2017.
SECTION 2. That up to an amount not to exceed the sum of $200,000 be and hereby is authorized to be expended from the Franklin County Municipal Court.
SECTION 3. That for the reason stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither proves nor vetoes the same.