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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MILLER CABLE COMPANY FOR THE REPAIR OF GRANVILLE STREET TRAFFIC SIGNALS; TO REQUEST A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION; WAIVE SECOND READING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, this project consists of repairing and/or replacing five traffic signal pole foundations along Granville Street at the intersections of Flint Ridge/Granville, Lincoln Circle/Granville, and Mill Street/Granville; and
WHEREAS, the foundations were found to have structural deficiencies that required immediate action; and
WHEREAS, temporary traffic signals have been installed while work is completed for the needed repairs; and
WHEREAS, the overall traffic pattern is not expected to be impacted by the maintenance work, but temporary lane closures and intermittent flagging operations may occur while work is being completed; and
WHEREAS, bids were opened and reviewed on August 12, 2021, and in total, four bids were received; and
WHEREAS, Miller Cable Company was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation was previously requested as part of Ordinance ORD-0036-2021, to fund these emergency signal repairs, however it was stated then that additional funds may be needed once bids were received; and
WHEREAS, since the bid opening, an additional supplemental in the amount of $122,439.41is requested to cover construction, contingency, inspection, and costs already incurred for the emergency repairs; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with this Ordinance for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Miller Cable Company, 210 South Broadway, Green Springs, OH 44836, for the repair of Granville Street traffic signals; said contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000.00) is available in Account No. 325.06.550.5510, from 2021 appropriations to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of one hundred twenty-two thousand four hundred thirty-nine dollars and forty-one cents ($122,439.41) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unappropriated, unencumbered balance of the Capital Maintenance fund to 325.06.550.5510
Section 4. That ORD-098-2020, passed December 21, 2020, is hereby amended to reflect this appropriation.
Section 5. That the second reading is hereby waived.
Section 6. That for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.