The resolution, titled "Modification Nos. 8 and 9 to Contract No. CW94739 with Ramsell Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025," declares an emergency regarding the need to approve modifications to an existing contract with Ramsell Corporation. The modifications are necessary to authorize payment for goods and services that have been received and will be received under the contract. Specifically, Modification No. 8, dated January 14, 2025, partially exercises option year 3 of the contract for a period from January 18, 2025, to March 4, 2025, with a not-to-exceed amount of $998,000. Modification No. 9 will extend this option year through January 17, 2026, increasing the total contract value to $10,500,000.

The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, as Council approval is required to continue these essential services and to ensure that Ramsell Corporation can be compensated for the goods and services provided, especially since the contract value will exceed $1 million within a 12-month period. The Council has determined that the circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.