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SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - Emergency Management, Capital Projects/Improvements
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WHEREAS, Gahanna has the only remaining Thunderbird warning siren in Franklin County at Mifflin Cemetery, and it is the oldest siren in the county and it must be replaced; and
WHEREAS, parts are no longer made for the Thunderbird siren and if it becomes inoperable a replacement would take approximately 12 to 14 weeks to receive and install; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management has recommended we replace it with a new Whelen siren model 4000-4 as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, as tornado season approaches it is imperative to have a working warning siren in that area for the safety of Gahanna residents, and all 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, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That funding in the amount of TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the General Fund to Account No. 101.215.5596, Emergency Management, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 2. That ORD-0001-2010, passed January 2, 2010, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.