Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the professional consulting service agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC to develop and assist in the Renewable Energy Project and act as the Owner’s Representative for the Department of Public Utilities, Department of Finance and Management, and other City Departments as needed.
The scope of work for this modification will provide ongoing assistance to the City of Columbus in taking steps to mitigate and adapt to our community’s changing climate. The changing climate poses risks to residents’ health and is expected to have a negative impact on the local economy, if steps are not taken to mitigate these harmful effects.
Go Sustainable Energy, LLC will continue to serve as the City’s agent to assist in the procurement of on-site renewable energy installations to serve the City’s electricity load in a manner that is consistent with the City’s existing power supply commitments. Go Sustainable Energy, LLC will assist in preparing future renewable energy procurement documents, evaluating proposals, verifying technical/fiscal engineering, and negotiating ownership structure, financing, and legal contracts with vendors and/or utilities.
As the Owner’s Representative, Go Sustainable Energy, LLC, will also review and evaluate the financial impact the proposed renewable energy project would have on the City’s Division of Power’s revenue in the short-term (initial 5 years), medium-term (5-10 years), and long-term (10 years and beyond). Go Sustainable Energy, LLC will also review and evaluate the anticipated capital and operating costs and/or savings for the City associated with the renewable energy projects evaluated in the short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
This modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to contract modifications.
This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Office of the Finance Director’s Operating Fund, $915.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $5,820.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $6,525.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $1,740.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($55,000.00)
This legislation also authorizes the transfer of $40,000 between Object Classes within the General Fund from Division 4501 - Financial Management - City Wide account to Division 4550 - Office of the Finance Director to provide the funds necessary for the Department of Finance and Management’s portion of the expenditures.
SUPPLIER: Go Sustainable Energy, LLC (20-5410716, DAX#001432) expires 08/13/2020 (MAJ)
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government.
FISCAL IMPACT: $55,000.00, sufficient funding has been identified within the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Finance and Management for these expenditures.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the professional service agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC as the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative; to authorize the transfer of $40,000.00 within the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Finance and Management General Fund Operating budget, $915.00 from the Power Operating Fund, $5,820.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $6,525.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund, and $1,740.00 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($55,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Contract No. PO153705 for professional services with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC related to the Renewable Energy Owner’s Representative Project was authorized by Ordinance 3011-2018, passed by the Columbus City Council on December 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a planned modification (Mod No. 1) of the Professional Services agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC for the Department of Finance and Management and the Department of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to contract modifications; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management and the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification for professional services with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC; now, therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a modification of the professional consulting service agreement with Go Sustainable Energy, LLC in the amount of $55,000.00 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement on file in the Office of the Director of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $40,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 1000 General Fund, from Dept-Div 4501 Financial Management, Object Class 10 - Transfer Out, to Dept-Div 4550 Finance-Director's Office, Object Class 03 - Contractual Services per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
See Attached File: Ord 2820-2019 Legislation Template.xls
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $55,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
See Attached File: Ord 2820-2019 Legislation Template.xls
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.