Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile, LLC, to implement software that will create electronic workflow and an electronic bench tool that will allow for many traditionally manual processes to become electronic. The need for the ability to conduct work using technology is a direct reflection of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the business model for the Court. This software will have a significant impact on the ability for staff to work remotely, reduce paper and file handling, and automate many manual processes into electronic workflows.
Franklin County Municipal Court has previously contracted with StepMobile, LLC to provide software implementation with the Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS) Shared Case Management System. This new software implementation will interface with OCSS. As a consequence, this is a sole source provider under section 329.19 (e) of the City Code.
StepMobile’s Federal Tax Id is 47-3459867.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available within the CARES Act-City COVID-19 response fund for this purpose.
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is requested to authorize the court to enter into contract in order to begin this implementation as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with StepMobile LLC as a sole source provider according to Chapter 329 of the City Code; to authorize the expenditure of up to $329,700.00 from the CARES Act Fund for implementation and use of software that will implement an electronic workflow and electronic bench tool; and to declare an emergency. ($329,700.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the COVID -19 pandemic has resulted in the need for the ability to conduct work using technology and is a direct reflection of the impact that COVID-19 has had on the business model for the Court. The C...
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