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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STRAWSER PAVING CO., FOR THE 2006 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM; IMPROVEMENT NO. 892; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $117,969; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, bids were opened on April 7, 2006 for the 2006 Street Improvements program; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has recommended we proceed with the lowest, most responsive, and responsible, bidder; and
WHEREAS, the work will include the Cherrybottom Road turn lane at the Columbus Academy which is being done in exchange for a storm reliever swale; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward so that the street improvements can be finished as soon as possible, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with STRAWSER PAVING COMPANY, 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223, for 2006 street improvements, Improvement No. 892; in accordance with bid and City specifications; bid tabs attached as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE DOLLARS ($117,969) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the Stormwater Fund to Account No. 631.350.5447, Storm Sewer Miscellaneous, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS ($202,162) was set aside in the 2006 Appropriations to Account No. 220.330.5547, Streets, Paving, to further cover the herein costs.
Section 4. That ORD-0001-2006, passed January 2, 2006, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 5. 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.