Explanation
Background: This ordinance will pay for costs associated with the provision of transportation services to participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year. The awarded contract is for a period of three (3) years beginning May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020 subject to annual appropriations and approval of contract by the Columbus City Council.
The Recreation and Parks Department wishes to enter into contract for transportation services for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 with V.A.T. Inc.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 20, 2017 for transportation needs as follows:
Company Status Bid Amount
V.A.T Inc. MAJ $52.50/Hour
Lakefront Line MAJ $125.00/Hour
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc.
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-252-5060 (Phone)
31-1004545
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this ordinance is made available from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, $49,000.00 and the Rec & Parks CDBG Grant fund, $19,000.00.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 ; to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and $19,000.00 from the Recreation and Park Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund. ($68,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Recreation and Parks Department to provide for transportation services to participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 20, 2017 for transportation services and the contract was awarded to V.A.T., Inc. on the basis of lowest, best and most responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $49,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks operating fund 2285 for the purchase of transportation services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $19,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks CDBG grant fund 2248 for the purchase of transportation services; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks to authorize the Director to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 ; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with V.A.T. Inc. for the provision of transportation services for the period May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020 .
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $49,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $19,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the from the Rec Parks CDBG grant fund 2248 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any changes to revise the funding source for any contract or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.