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Downtown Power Outages
Department of Public Utilities, Department of ICT
Ed Moore (x1845), Anne Bennett (x1100)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $30,097 from the Utilities Administration Fund and an amount not to exceed $12,697 from the Information Communication Technology Fund for emergency services related to the power outage at 420 Madison Avenue and One Government Center; authorizing the mayor to enter into contracts for the emergency equipment and services; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of the TMC 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes a total expenditure of $42,794 for emergency services performed due to power outages at 420 Madison Avenue, where the Division of Public Utilities Administration is housed, and at One Government Center. The power outage at Government Center commenced on June 21, 2019 and was restored June 25, 2019. The first power outage at 420 Madison Avenue commenced on June 25, 2019 and was restored June 28, 2019. The second power outage at 420 Madison Avenue commenced on July 5, 2019 and was restored July 06, 2019. Due to the complications related to the power outages, and to assure the safety of local residents, the expertise and equipment available through a private contractor were necessary. It is anticipated this expenditure will be reimbursed through the filing of an insurance claim. Toledo Municipal Code 187 requires Council to be informed of the emergency and for authorization to pay for equipment and services.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $42,794
- The expenditure budget line item: 6078-31000-4UC3613STDSTD ($30,097)
7084-17500-1144001STDSTD ($12,697)
- 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
- Is this a capital p...
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