Explanation
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of a Forestry Aerial Lift Truck with a seventy (70) foot aerial lift bucket and Forestry dump body that will provide tree trimming and removal service for the Recreation and Parks Department Forestry Section. This purchase will provide service to the citizens of Columbus for preventive maintenance and storm damage clean up on City trees.
Background: These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329 or using State Term contracts pursuant to ordinance number 582-87; however, this legislation will set up all of the funding required to enter into contract with vendors on an as-needed basis. All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract.
The list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as soon as possible, as a result of this ordinance totaling $250,000.00:
- Forestry Aerial Lift Bucket with a seventy (70) Foot Aerial Lift Bucket and Forestry Dump Body - Estimated expenditure: $250,000.00
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to have equipment bid and in place before 2018 year end processing for formal bids. Equipment will be ordered immediately once bids are received. This ordinance is establishing the funding required for bidding.
Area(s) Affected: All trees located within City limits
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of these expenditures. This legislation is contingent on the 2018 bond sale.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to...
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