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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BUCKEYE POWER SALES, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR SCAG ZERO TURN MOWERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OFF THE STATE CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department has four zero turn mowers that are at the end of their reliable life span; and
WHEREAS, these mowers are used throughout the park system to mow many areas and provide small area support to the large area mowers; and
WHEREAS, the growing season is upon us extremely early this year and it is important to get these mowers in service as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 135.05(e)(5) of the Codified Ordinances the City can purchase the four Scag zero turn mowers from the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Contract, #515 7751502008-1; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to purchase these mowers as quickly as possible in order to provide our high quality of service; 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 the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Purchase Agreement with BUCKEYE POWER SALES, 6850 Commerce Court Drive, Blacklick, OH 43004, for the purchase of four zero turn mowers from the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Contract #515 7751502008-1.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of FORTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX DOLLARS ($42,246) has been appropriated by ORD-0075-2012 to Account No. 101.512.5515, General Fund Vehicle Equipment Program, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That ORD-0001-2012, passed January 2, 2012, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after p...
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