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TO AMEND SECTION 929.12, WATER RATES, OF CHAPTER 929, WATER CONNECTIONS AND RATES, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007; TO REPEAL ORD-0227-2006; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, based on the Gahanna water/sewer rate study and the increase in rates from the City of Columbus it is necessary to increase our water rates; and
WHEREAS, an error occurred when attaching the amended rates to ORD-0227-2006 and the new rates were left off the attachment; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to have these rates in place as of January 1, 2007, due to the increase being billed from Columbus, 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 Section 929.12, Water Rates, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, is hereby amended in accordance with EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That existing Section 929.12, Water Rates, or any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are repealed.
Section 3. That ORD-0227-2006 is hereby repealed.
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 upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.