Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to enter into contract with Carey Group Publishing and authorizes the expenditure of up to $30,000 from the Municipal Court computer fund.
The Probation Department is working to become an evidence based organization. They have contracted with Carey Group for training over the past two years and now need the software to support the implementation of their behavior management system (BMS).
The BMS will also work together with the newly purchased Ohio Community Supervision System, the state wide probation electronic case management system. This will allow for better placement and supervision of probationers. These systems will be used by the Court’s Probation Department, Specialized Docket Courts, and the Environmental Court.
Carey Group Publishing Federal Tax Id is 27-1533287.
EMERGENCY LEGISLATION is requested so that the software can be put in place as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available within the 2017 computer fund for this purpose.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Carey Group Publishing in accordance with the sole source provisions of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 for implementation and use of Behavioral Management System software from the Municipal Court Computer Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Court has contracted with Carey Group for training over the past two years and now need the software to support the implementation of their behavior management system (BMS); and
WHEREAS, Carey Group Publishing is a sole source provider; and
WHEREAS, $30,000 is needed to provide for services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the city, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract and author...
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