Title
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATE FOR A PURCHASE MADE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Council authorization is required for payment of the invoice shown on this Resolution in excess of $3,000, for which a commitment was made before a Purchase Order was generated.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Ohio Revised Code Section 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 No. and amount are provided on Resolution)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes, subject invoice is due and owing, and it should be paid as soon as possible.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution to authorize payment of the specified invoice.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeffrey F. Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance Director