Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2017 season. These services are needed to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Columbus.
Twenty-three (City-wide) vendors submitted the required bid packet on 2/15/2017 and have been selected to participate in the weed abatement and solid waste removal program in 2017. This program is administered by the Department of Development, Code Enforcement Division. These twenty-three vendors were not only selected on their competitive hourly rates, but the selection was also based on their bid packet completion and/or their past performance and experience in the program. Of the twenty-three vendors selected, six vendors are new to the program.
The seven (Community-group) associations and organizations do not formally submit a bid packet and are paid an equal hourly rate for their equipment and labor. Their hourly rates are based on the average hourly rates of the (City-wide) vendors that receive an award. The (Community-group) organizations are also involved in cutting and maintaining street islands, medians and mini-parks throughout the City.
Emergency action is required so these services can be available at the beginning of the season.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2017 Operating Budget includes funding for this service.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various contractors for grass mowing and litter control services during the 2017 season; to authorize the Director to issue purchase orders for tipping fees; to authorize the expenditure of $480,000.00 from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $97,461.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($737,461.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1479-2017; PASSED 6/19/2017)
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WHEREAS, grass mowing and litter control is necessary to public health; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Weed Abatement Program to clear public sites and private properties deemed in violation; and
WHEREAS, in order to carry out this responsibility it is necessary to contract for grass mowing and litter control services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contracts so these services can be available at the beginning of the season, all for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is authorized to enter into contracts with the vendors listed below in accordance with Columbus City Code for grass mowing and litter control services.
Vendor Contract Comp# Expiration date
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BronzeStar |
47-2481326 |
2/1/2018 |
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Byrd Management Services Company |
47-3469410 |
12/12/2017 |
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CleanTurn International LLC |
45-4144939 |
9/29/2018 |
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Clintonville-Beechwold Community |
31-0834578 |
NPO |
|
Custom Cuts Company |
81-5266737 |
2/15/2019 |
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Driving Park Civic Association |
31-1128785 |
NPO |
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Fellas |
27-2662550 |
2/2/2019 |
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Gladden Community House |
31-4379476 |
NPO |
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Handy Allen and Son |
46-4446218 |
11/13/2017 |
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Holleywood LLC |
30-0604363 |
2/9/2018 |
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Ibar Home Maintenance & Repair Services |
27-3673793 |
9/30/2018 |
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Intemperance Preservation & Restoration LLC |
81-0961669 |
2/24/2019 |
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Johns Industrial Landscaping |
281-58-3383 |
3/17/2018 |
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Keep It Clean Lawn Care & Powerwashing |
81-1343186 |
2/19/2018 |
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Larry's Lawn Service |
278-46-0620 |
Pending |
|
Marion Franklin Civic Associaton |
31-1250698 |
NPO |
|
Martha Walker Garden Club |
31-1013959 |
NPO |
|
Mowtivation Lawn Services LLC |
61-1625129 |
2/1/2018 |
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Personal Touch Lawn Care & Home Services LLC |
80-0411496 |
2/8/2019 |
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Peterson's Lawn Care & Landscape Maintenance |
16-1718181 |
1/17/2019 |
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Pine Hills Civic Association |
31-1064163 |
NPO |
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Premier Lawn Care & Landscape Services |
46-2748534 |
3/3/2019 |
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Quality Lawncare Service, LTD |
26-3807233 |
2/8/2019 |
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Richturn LLC |
47-1992471 |
2/9/2018 |
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Seaverson Lawncare |
27-4818755 |
3/2/2019 |
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Shining Company |
31-1303398 |
3/31/2018 |
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St Stephens Community House |
31-4379568 |
NPO |
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Truckco LLC |
87-0775711 |
4/15/2018 |
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We Haul Enterprise |
268-46-4404 |
2/1/2019 |
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Working Man P Landscaping |
81-3570343 |
1/30/2019 |
SECTION 2. That the Director of the Department of Development be and is hereby authorized to establish purchase orders for payment of tipping fees related to weed cutting and litter control services under the Nuisance Abatement Program as follows:
Liberty Tire Recycling LLC
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO)
Reynolds Services Holdings Co. Inc (Reynolds Ave Transfer Station):
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $480,000 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 1000 General Fund in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $160,000 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2248 Community Development Act in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $97,461 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2285 Recreation and Parks Operating Fund in Object Class 03 Contractual Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble thereto, 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 approves nor vetoes the same.