Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of $120,000 within the Franklin County Municipal Court Indigent Driver Alcohol Treatment fund; authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract with Alvis Inc.; and authorizes the expenditure of up to $120,000 for halfway housing treatment for indigent OVI and NON-OVI offenders.
Alvis is certified by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) as a halfway house which is a state requirement, and possesses the necessary level of expertise to provide housing and treatment services. The Court has a need for an ODRC-certified halfway house.
The Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge respectfully asks for a waiver of 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 halfway housing and treatment. Alvis is the only facility in the county that is state certified and can address the needs of the Court.
This service cannot be provided by City employees as there is no facility for such services.
Alvis, Inc federal tax id is 31-0743167
FISCAL IMPACT: To appropriate and expend funds within the indigent driver alcohol treatment fund for the purpose of providing halfway house treatment for OVI and Non-OVI offenders
Title
To authorize the appropriation of $120,000.00 within the Franklin County Municipal Court Indigent Driver Alcohol Treatment fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $120,000.00; to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract with Alvis, Inc. for halfway housing treatment; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of City Code. ($120,000.00)
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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 halfway housing treatment for indigent OVI and NON-OVI offenders; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 to enter into contract with Alvis for halfway housing and treatment for continuity of service; and
WHEREAS, $120,000 is needed to provide for services during the period through April 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court in that it is necessary to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract and authorize the appropriation, contract, and expenditure for halfway housing treatment with Alvis, Inc. 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 from the unappropriated monies in special revenue fund known as the indigent driver alcohol treatment fund, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 the sum of $120,000.00 is appropriated
SECTION 2. That the monies appropriated in the foregoing Section 1 shall be paid upon order of the Franklin County Court Judges; and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 3. 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 treatment for the period ending April 30, 2017.
SECTION 4. That to pay the cost of the aforesaid contract, the expenditure of $120,000 or as much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized from the Franklin County Municipal Court.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That it is in the City's best interest to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329 to enter into contract with Alvis.
SECTION 7. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.