Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with multiple security companies to provide security guard services to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Dept (CRPD) on an as needed basis at pools, community centers and other locations.
The Recreation and Parks Dept requires security at all outdoor pools and other locations throughout the year. CRPD works closely with the Columbus Police Dept. to hire Columbus police officers to provide security but the security needs of the department exceed the number of CPD officers available. In order to cover all security needs it is necessary to enter into multiple contracts with private security firms. This will help to ensure proper security coverage as needed.
All contracts under this legislation will be for an indefinite quantity not to exceed $100,000.00 and will expire on March 31, 2022. The total amount spent on all service providers combined during the contract period will not exceed $100,000.00. Contracts will be entered into in compliance with the procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes Chapter 329.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to provide adequate security at all CRPD pools and summer programming for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare.
Benefits to the Public: Providing adequate security at all CRPD facilities will help to ensure the public’s safety while attending CRPD programs, events and facilities.
Area(s) Affected: City-Wide.
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Columbus Recreation and Parks’ Master Plan by providing a safe environment for public recreation.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the city-wide account of the general fund for this expense. A transfer of appropriation is necessary from the city-wide account to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with multiple security companies to provide security guard services to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) on an as needed basis at pools, community centers and other locations; to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from the General Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into Indefinite Quantity Contracts with multiple security companies to provide security guard services on an as needed basis at pools, recreation centers and other locations; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer of appropriation between funds and the appropriation and expenditure of a total of $100,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with multiple security companies in order to provide adequate security at all CRPD pools and summer programming for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into Indefinite Quantity Contracts with multiple security companies for an amount not to exceed $100,000 in order to provide security guard services on an as needed basis at pools, recreation centers and other locations.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $100,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the actions authorized in Section 1, is hereby authorized from the General Fund 1000 to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $100,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
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 legislation.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.