tldrgov

Committee on Contracts

Thursday, December 4, 2014 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Contracts approved multiple professional service contracts with local universities and organizations, allocating approximately $540,000 in noncompetitive contracts. These contracts primarily involve research, economic development, and consulting services from institutions like the University of Louisville and Kentucky World Trade Center. All proposed resolutions were recommended for approval and will be heard at the full Metro Council meeting on December 11, 2014.

Key Decisions

  • University of Louisville Research Foundation Contract Passed
  • Professional Service Contract with Amanda Smart Passed
  • Contract with Sarah Fritschner (Better World PR) Passed
  • Kentucky World Trade Center Contract Passed
  • Commonwealth Economics Partners Contract Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Miller called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $65,000.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow for possible abstentions.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - (AMANDA SMART - $37,500.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Engel, seconded by Council Member Tandy, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 3. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT (LYNN GREENE- $50,000.00). Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Tandy, seconded by Vice Chair Hamilton, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  7. 4. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO A NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT (KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM/UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE - $25,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT $125,000.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Tandy, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow for possible abstentions.

  8. 5. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - $60,562.80). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow for possible abstentions.

  9. 6. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $31,000.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Tandy, seconded by Council Member Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow for possible abstentions.

  10. 7. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - (UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. - $125,000.00). (Action Required By: April 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Council Member Tandy, seconded by Council Member Yates, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business to allow for possible abstentions.

  11. 8. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT (SARAH FRITSCHNER D/B/A BETTER WORLD PR - $120,000.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  12. 9. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - KENTUCKY WORLD TRADE CENTER, INC. - $72,000.00. (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Tandy, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  13. 10. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES, APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT - COMMONWEALTH ECONOMICS PARTNERS, LLC - $79,000.00). (Action Required By: May 2015)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hamilton, seconded by Council Member Engel, that this Resolution be recommended for approval to the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  14. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

  15. Untitled item

    *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on December 11, 2014.

  16. Clerk

    Jess Helton, CKMC

  17. Also Present

    President Jim King (D-10)