Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, utilizes 96 gallon, 300 gallon, and other types as-needed, in its mechanized collection system for residential trash collection. The Division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. The Purchasing Office has completed bidding or has established universal term contracts (UTC) for the purchase of these commodities. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the Division of Refuse Collection from established Universal Term Contracts (UTC) or completed bids.
This legislation also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the following current, pending and future Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements listed below for Refuse containers for the Division of Refuse Collection.
The following Purchase Agreement associations require approval by City Council in order for the division to expend more than $100,000.00, per 329.19(g): Division of Refuse Collection.
Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements:
300 Gal Automated Refuse Containers
96 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers
64 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers
Container Parts / Toter / Best Equipment
2. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from the Refuse General Fund for the purchase of refuse containers as needed for the continued delivery of refuse collection services. No additional budget appropriation is being requested for this purchase, however a transfer of appropriation between object classes is required.
3. EMERGENCY
Emergency action is requested to prevent an uninterrupted supply of containers and parts to ensure the continued delivery of refuse collection services to all residents and to maintain the efficient delivery of a valuable public service.
Title
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