File #: O-487-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 8/29/2023 In control: Public Service Department
On agenda: 9/12/2023 Final action: 9/12/2023
Title: Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the Facility Operations Fund for a Facility and Space Utilization Assessment for city-owned buildings; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for professional services to complete said assessment; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Audio: Agenda Review 9/5/2023, 2. Video: City Council 9/12/2023
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Feasibility and Space Utilization Assessment $25,000
Facility and Fleet Operations
Rick Akeman (x2550)/Megan Robson (x2306)
Revised

Title
Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the Facility Operations Fund for a Facility and Space Utilization Assessment for city-owned buildings; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for professional services to complete said assessment; and declaring an emergency.

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The city is currently partnering with the Metro Parks in a 200-million-dollar Glass City River Walk Project that will require the relocation of the Bridge and Harbor division currently located at 1020 Water Street. Phase one construction is underway in several locations along the River Front.

This assessment will evaluate how to better utilize space within city-owned properties, consolidate operations and work more effectively and efficiently. This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $25,000 to complete a Feasibility and Space Utilization Assessment.

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

SECTION 1. That the expenditure of $25,000 is authorized from Facility Operations Fund Account Code 7093-26100-1147001STDSTD for a Feasibility and Space Utilization Assessment for city-owned buildings.

SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and award contracts to complete the Assessment as authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Public Service and the Director of Law.

SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants against the Account Code in Section 1 in an amount not to exceed $25,000 in payment of the above-authorized obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the eme...

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