Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management utilizes pavement marking materials, sign manufacturing materials, school flashers, traffic signal commodities and a variety of traffic management & control commodities throughout the city. The division can capitalize these expenses. These supplies and materials are necessary to ensure traffic safety throughout the City of Columbus. Universal Term Contracts have been completed for these commodities.
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the following current, pending and future Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements listed below for Traffic Management & Control for the Division of Traffic Management.
The following Purchase Agreement associations require approval by City Council in order for the division to expend more than $100,000.00, per 329.19(g): Traffic Management & Control.
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements:
Reflective Sheeting
Traffic Signal Controller
Aluminum Street Sign Blanks
Traffic Pedestal Poles
Traffic Signal Strain Poles
Loop Detector Sealant
School Speed Limit Sign Supports
Audible Pedestrian Traffic Signals
Longitudinal Channelizers
Preformed Heat Fused Thermoplastic
Traffic Signal Heads
Traffic Sign Posts
Glass Beads
Traffic Pedestrian Signal Equipment
Traffic Signal Detector Equipment
Traffic Control Devices
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Material
Glass Spheres
School Flashers
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these commodities is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund No 7704. An amendment to the 2017 Capital budget is necessary to establish sufficient budget authority for the project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency action to ensure the timely availability of commodities for installation and replacement purposes and to promote and enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
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