Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Licursi Garden Center, Inc. in the amount of $13,699.00 for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Utility Cart per the results of bid RFQ009359. The Utility Cart is needed for use at the Columbus Police Heliport. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. One bid was received and opened for RFQ009359 on June 14, 2018 as follows:
Licursi Garden Center, Inc. $13,699.00
The bid submitted by Licursi Garden Center, Inc met all bid specifications and requirements, therefore the Fleet Management Division awards the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, Licursi Garden Center, Inc.
Licursi Garden Center, Inc Vendor #053402
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $13,699.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Licursi Garden Center, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Utility Cart. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Licursi Garden Center, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Utility Cart; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $13,699.00 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($13,699.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for a Diesel Powered Utility Cart for use at the Columbus Police Heliport, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised a formal bid (RFQ009359) on June 6, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award to Licursi Garden Center, Inc. as the overall lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, funding for this acquisition is budgeted and available within the Special Income Tax fund, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Facilities Management Division, to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Licursi Garden Center, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Utility Cart for use by the Division of Police; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order with Licursi Garden Center, Inc. for the purchase of a Diesel Powered Utility Cart, as follows:
Request for Quotation RFQ009359: Licursi Garden Center, Inc $13,699.00
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies 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, 2018, the sum of $13,699.00 is appropriated in the Special Income Tax Fund 4430, Sub-Fund 443001 in Object Class 06, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance:
See Attached File: Ord 2010-2018 Legislation Template.xls
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $13,699.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the actions authorized in Sections 1 and 2, be and is hereby authorized and approved from the Special Income Tax Fund 4430, Sub-Fund 443001 in Object Class 06 per the accounting codes in the attachment to the ordinance:
See Attached File: Ord 2010-2018 Legislation Template.xls
SECTION 4. That the monies in the foregoing Sections shall be paid upon order of the Director of Finance and Management, 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 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 the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.