File #: O-332-21    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 6/7/2021 In control: Public Utilities Department
On agenda: 7/20/2021 Final action: 7/20/2021
Title: Authorizing the expenditure of $36,000 from the Water Operating Fund and $44,000 from the Utility Administrative Services Fund for the purchase of computers and software; authorizing the mayor to enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Bullet Points, 2. Audio: Agenda Review June 15, 2021, 3. Audio: City Council June 22, 2021

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DPU062221WATERDISTRIBUTIONCOMPUTERS

Water Distribution

Mark A. Riley (x2839)

 

Title

Authorizing the expenditure of $36,000 from the Water Operating Fund and $44,000 from the Utility Administrative Services Fund for the purchase of computers and software; authorizing the mayor to enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.

 

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:

The Division of Water Distribution needs to replace its desktops and laptops.  The Department of Information Communication & Technology is prepared to order Dell laptops, Toughbook computers, docking stations, monitors, software and all miscellaneous items needed.  Funds are available within the Water Distribution operating budget. 

 

The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:

-                     The total amount of funds requested: $80,000

-                     The expenditure budget line item: Multiple, see table in SECTION 2 below

-                     New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none

-                     Revenue budget line item (if any): n/a

-                     Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)? yes

-                     Is this a capital project (yes/no)?  no

-                     If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)

-                     What section of the City’s Strategic Plan does this support:

o                     Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no) no

o                     Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no) no

o                     Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no) no

o                     Environment (yes/no) yes

 

Summary

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

SECTION 1.  That the mayor is authorized to accept bids and execute necessary contracts to purchase computers and software for the Division of Water Distribution.  Said 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.

 

SECTION 2.  That an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $80,000 is authorized from the following Account Codes for the purpose of purchasing new computers and software:

 

 

 

 

 Fund

Cost Center

 Functional Area

 Division Name

 Amount

 6060

 34000

 4000514STDSTD

Water Distribution

 20,000

 6060

 34000

 4000523STDSTD

Water Distribution

 8,000

 6060

 34000

 4000519STDSTD

Water Distribution

 8,000

 6078

 34000

 4000532STDSTD

Water Distribution

 30,000

 6078

 34000

 4000535STDSTD

Water Distribution

 14,000

 

SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to issue warrant or warrants against the Account Codes identified in Section 2, in an amount not to exceed $80,000 in payment of the obligations incurred pursuant to the above authorized contracts 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 purchase needed computers and software for Water Distribution.

 

                     Vote on emergency clause:  yeas _____, nays _____.

 

                     Passed:  _________________, as an emergency measure:  yeas _____, nays _____.

 

 

Attest:  ________________________                                              __________________________________

                            Clerk of Council                                                                           President of Council

 

                     

Approved:  _____________________                                          __________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Mayor

 

 

                     I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.

 

 

Attest:  ________________________

                    Clerk of Council