Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Division of Police needs to modify the current contract with Helicopter Minit-Men, Inc., PO163590, which was executed on March 27, 2019. Said modification will allow for additional funds for helicopter maintenance services for the Division of Police. Funds were initially encumbered in the amount of $564,500.00. An additional $500,000.00 is needed for services through the remainder of the year and for the months of January and February, 2020 resulting in $1,064,500.00 for the fiscal year of 2019.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested in order to continue services and allow the Division of Police Helicopter Unit to function efficiently and without interruption.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: CC004181 expires on 11/26/2020
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the modification of the current contract with Helicopter Minit-Men for additional funds in the amount of $500,000.00 for continued helicopter maintenance services. There are funds allocated in the General Fund for these services.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to modify the present contract with Helicopter Minit-Men for additional funds for helicopter maintenance services for the Division of Police; to authorize an expenditure of $500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police has a need for continued helicopter maintenance services; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify the current contract with Helicopter Minit-Men; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize additional funds in the amount of $500,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to modify the contract with Helicopter Minit-Men to ensure uninterrupted service and maintenance for the preser...
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