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All Council Members
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Authorizing the expenditure in an amount of $15,200 from the Capital Improvement Fund for AV upgrades in Council Chambers; authorizing an agreement with Westfield Technologies and waving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Ch. 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $15,200 from the Capital Improvement Fund for AV upgrades in Council Chambers. This is the first step to provide improved audio/video at the dais. Westfield Technologies installed the original equipment in 2019 and has supported us along the way. Funds are available in the CIP Fund from the original AV project and also from the chairs purchase in 2022.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the amount of $11,300 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-10100-8CP1808COMPTR and the amount of $3,900 from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-10100-8CP2221CONFUR for an agreement with Westfield Technologies for AV upgrades in Council Chambers; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Ch. 187.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above referenced Account Codes in payment of the obligation authorized in an amount of $15,200 upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 3. 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 it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and for the further reason that the ordinance must be immediately effective in order to improve the AV system in Council Chambers.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: January 24, 2023 as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger ...
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