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Resolution to Ratify City Administrator Emergency Amendment of Purchase Order 2011-00000581 to Kentwood Office Furnishings ($17,240.00)
Memorandum
This resolution seeks ratification of the City Administrator’s authorization, pursuant to the authority granted him under Section 1:31:17(1) of the Ann Arbor City Code, for the amendment of Purchase Order 2011-00000581 previously authorized by Council in the amount of $39,000 on 6 Dec 10 (Resolution 10-1216) to acquire certain furnishings and equipment that the Court Administrative team and Chief Judge determined were immediately necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the Court.
The Court planned to reuse existing inventory for those purposes. However, once on-site after relocation and after Council approval of Purchase Order 2011-00000581 on 6 Dec 10, the existing inventory was found to be not usable or appropriate for the intended re-use purposes.
Kentwood Office Furnishings is a state approved vendor, offers refurbished items consistent in quality and finish with prior acquisitions, offered a quick delivery date for these necessary items and has a track record of pricing items at costs significantly lower than the costs of new furnishings and equipment.
Any costs exceeding the original purchase order amount ($39,000) attributable to this emergency purchase order amendment approved by the City Administrator will be paid from the Court's current approved budget.
Kentwood Office Furnishings received Human Rights and Living Wage Approval on November 16, 2010.
Staff
Prepared by: Keith Zeisloft, Court Administrator, 15th Judicial District Court
Approved by: Roger Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Council has previously approved a purchase order to Kentwood Office Furnishings for furnishings and equipment in the amount of $39,000 for the 15th Judicial District Court in the Ann Arbor Justice Center (Purchase Order 2011-00000581, Resolution 10-1216);
Whereas, the Court attempted to ...
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