Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to set up an auditor’s certificate in the amount of $35,000.00 for the purchase of multi-function copier equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code Chapter 329. This ordinance will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract as authorized by ordinance number 582-87. The new equipment will replace aging equipment used by the Recreation and Parks Department for copying, printing, scanning, and faxing.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to replace aged and failing multi-function copier equipment that is used on a daily basis by many staff. This ordinance is establishing the funding required for the equipment being purchased. Equipment will be ordered immediately upon the approval of this ordinance and resulting purchase orders.
Benefits to the Public: Having this funding in place for multi-function copier equipment will ensure that the Recreation and Parks Department’s daily copying, printing, scanning, and faxing capabilities can continue uninterrupted.
Community Input Issues: The community expects that Recreation and Parks be able to utilize technology for efficient copying, printing, scanning, and faxing.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99) - The entire City of Columbus is affected by having the funding in place to purchase multi-function copier equipment to support daily operations.
Master Plan Relation: This certificate and resulting copying, printing, scanning, and faxing will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by helping to ensure that the organiza...
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