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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH SZD WHITEBOARD, LLC, FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BROADBAND PROJECTS, AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, as a result of our second agreement with Whiteboard Broadband Solutions LLC, the City is now moving into the implementation phase of our broadband projects; and
WHEREAS, this includes both fiber and wireless services and these projects will continue to require the technical assistance that SZD Whiteboard LLC can provide; and
WHEREAS, the existing agreement with Whiteboard Broadband Solutions expires on June 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward immediately with this contract in order to effect an orderly flow of the work to be accomplished, and 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 Agreement with SZD WHITEBOARD, LLC, P O Box 165020, Columbus, Ohio 43216, for technical assistance with implementation of the broadband projects; said Letter of Engagement attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($25,200) was set aside in the 2008 appropriations to Account 101.141.5249, Lands & Buildings, Contract Services, Account No. 651.350.5249, Water, Contract Services, and Account No. 661.360.5249, Sewer, Contract Services, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($25,200) will be set aside in the 2009 appropriations to Account 101.141.5249, Lands & Buildings, Contract Services, Account No. 651.350.5249, Water, Contract Services, and Account No. 661.360.5249, Sewer, Contract Services, to cover the balance of the herein costs.
Section 4. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.