Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Public Service to execute a contract modification with MurphyEpson, Inc., relative to the Recycling and Yard Waste Public Relations Campaign 2015 project.
Ordinance 1194-2015 authorized the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with MurphyEpson for the provision of public relations and outreach services, with the aim of boosting participation in the current curbside recycling program.
The purpose of this planned contract modification is to provide for the continuation of activities related to that effort.
Original contract amount: $130,000.00 (Ord. 1194-2015, EL017062)
Total of Modification No. 1: $42,400.00
Contract amount including all modifications: $172,400.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for MurphyEpson, Inc. is 31-1263605 and expires 1/31/2017.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $42,400.00 is available for this project within the General Fund, Fund 10, within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the timely execution of the aforementioned contract modification so as to adhere to the established project schedule, which calls for the third phase of the project to commence immediately and to conclude in March 2017.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute a contract modification with MurphyEpson, Inc., in connection with the Recycling and Yard Waste Public Relations Campaign 2015 project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $42,400.00 from the General Fund, Division of Refuse Collection; and to declare an emergency. ($42,400.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus determined that it was in its best interest to expand its curbside recycling program, necessitating additional outreach efforts for resident education; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1194-2015 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into c...
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