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DPS 2019 CIP Cemeteries Vault Lowering Device $25,000
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326), Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of up to $25,000 for a Vault Lowering Device at Forest Cemetery; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and award contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes expending up to $25,000 to purchase a vault lowering device. This purchase has been deemed a necessity by the safety and training staff from the Department of Public Service, as a protection for our workers against the possibility of severe injury. Vault handlers have become the industry standard nationwide for cemetery operations.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: up to $25,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040-60500-8CP1922VLTHST
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes, this was included in the mid-year adjustment
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)?: yes (capital equipment)
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)?: new, but in support of an existing function
- What section of the City's Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no): yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no): yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no): yes
o Environment (yes/no): no
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the amount of up to $25,000 is authorized from expenditure from Account Code 5040-60500-8CP1922VLTHST for the purchase of a vault lowering device.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and award contracts for the purposes specified in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants agains...
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