Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Director of Human Resources seeks the authority to enter into contract with the law firm of Sybert Rhoad Lackey and Swisher LLC for legal consultation services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities in the amount of $200,000.00.
The competitive bid process would not be conducive to ongoing and anticipated negotiations, as this law firm brings a wealth of experience in labor relations issues. Therefore, competitive bidding requirements are being waived.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available from and within the employee benefits fund for this contract.
Emergency Action: Emergency action is being requested to allow for representation by the law firm of Sybert Rhoad Lackey and Swisher LLC for legal consultation services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities.
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To authorize the Human Resources Director to enter into contract with Sybert Rhoad Lackey and Swisher LLC, for the provision of legal consultation services rendered in conjunction with collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the employee benefits fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay the costs of said contract; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to contract with Sybert Rhoad Lackey and Swisher LLC for the provision of collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay contract costs for collective bargaining negotiations and related activities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city to waive relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code relating to competitive biddin...
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