Label
TDOT101023PLOTTER
Engineering Services
Christy Soncrant (x2851)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the mayor to prepare specifications, accept bids and enter into a contract after due advertising according to law for the purchase of a large format plotter and scanner; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $45,000 for said purchase; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Division of Engineering and Construction Management utilizes a large format plotter/scanner to print and scan all drawings and plans for roadway and utility infrastructure design. The division also services other departments in the City of Toledo as it is the only division with a large format plotter/scanner. The current equipment is approximately eight years old and has been requiring a great deal of repairs. The cost to replace this equipment has been included in the Division’s operating budget.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to prepare specifications, accept bids and enter into a contract after due advertising according to law for the purchase of a large format plotter/scanner for the Division of Engineering and Construction Management. Contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as the mayor may deem requisite and proper and shall be subject to approval by the Director of Law and Director of Transportation.
SECTION 2. That an amount not to exceed $45,000 is authorized for expenditure in the Capital Improvement Project Support Fund from Account Code 5040-35000-8C35000PROSUP for the purchase of said equipment.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue their warrant or warrants for the purchase authorized in Section 2, upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to facilitate the purchase of this equipment as quickly as possible so as not to interrupt operations.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 10, nays 0.
Passed: October 10, 2023, as an emergency measure: yeas 10, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: October 10, 2023
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor