Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus received funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Columbus, as Responsible Entity must have all federally funded projects prepared in compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations, 24 CFR Part 58, and 24 CFR Part 93.301. The City has a current contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and Science Inc. to provide consultation services and assist the City in preparing environmental review records authorized by PO256896 in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to modify the existing contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and Science Inc. to increase compensation for services in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a new contract amount of $60,000.00.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This contract is entirely funded by a grant award from HUD. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match. The increased contract amount will authorize $20,000.00 in administrative grant expenditures.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify an existing contract with Stone Environmental Engineering and Science Inc. for the provision of consultation services for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021; to authorize the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus has received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the implementation of Community Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure compliance with regulations regarding ...
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