Title
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES FOR PURCHASES MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoices shown on this Resolution, each in excess of $3,000, for which commitments were made before Purchase Orders were generated.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Ohio Revised Code 5705.41(d) requires that if the City makes a financial commitment to a vendor in excess of $3,000 prior to a formal Purchase Order being generated, City Council must authorize a Then and Now Certificate, indicating that appropriate funds were at hand then and now for such expenditures.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA]
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.41(d), see Purpose & Explanation.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account Nos. and amounts are provided on Resolution)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes, subject invoices are due and owing, and they should be paid as soon as possible.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution to authorize payment of the specified invoices.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeffrey F. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance Director