Explanation
Background: The Department of Development seeks to enter into a public relations contract in an amount up to $173,000.00 to augment its in-house capacity to develop and execute strategic communications and engagement with the public. The work completed by way of this contract will specifically aid the Department of Development’s public engagement and strategic communications function in support of the Growth Vision, Zoning Code Update, and Affordable Housing Strategy.
By way of this ordinance, the director is seeking approval to enter into a contract for the services mentioned above with a to-be-determined firm. The department is currently engaged in the Request for Proposal process per Columbus City Code Chapter 329, but the process will not be completed, nor legislation ready, before City Council’s last meeting in 2021. It is estimated that the contract will be executed in January 2022.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in to order to encumber the funds before the end of the fiscal year.
Fiscal Impact: $173,000.00 has been planned and is available within the Administration Division’s General Fund budget.
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To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a public relations contract in an amount up to $173,000.00 with a to-be-determined firm for support services related to the Department of Development’s public engagement and strategic communications;to authorize the Auditor to encumber the funds before the end of the fiscal year; to authorize the expenditure of up to $173,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($173,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Development seeks to enter into a contract for support services related to the Department of Development’s public engagement and strategic communications; and
WHEREAS, the department is currently engaged in the Request for Proposal process per Columbus City Code Chapter 329, and the process will not be completed, nor legislation ready...
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