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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH DHB NETWORKS, LTD, FOR WI-FI SERVICES, VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK AND FIBER CONSTRUCTION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City has selected DHB Networks as the provider for wireless broadband network design and management services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into purchase agreement with DHB Networks for services that include, but are not limited to, project design, build-out, and management of wireless broadband network for municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, part of the funding for this project was authorized by ORD-0098-2007; the issuance of bonds allocated for the fiber portion of the project; and
WHEREAS, because of parameters set forth by the bond project timelines, it is imperative to proceed with the project, 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Purchase Agreement with DHB NETWORKS, LTD, 4338 Bright Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016 for WiFi Services, Virtual Private Network and Fiber Construction; Agreement attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000) was set aside in the 2008 Appropriations to Account No. 101.140.5596, Service, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($595,360) was set aside from the issuance of bonds by ORD-0098-2008 to Account No. 101.140.5596, Service, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 4. That funding in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000) was set aside in the 2008 Appropriations to Account No. 652.351.5596 Water, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 5. That funding in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000) was set aside in the 2008 Appropriations to Account No. 661.360.5596, Sewer, Capital Projects/Improvements, to further cover the herein costs.
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.