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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH WATCON CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE BIG WALNUT TRAIL SECTIONS 1 AND 2; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, along with the awarding of the contract for construction of the Big Walnut Trail Sections 1 & 2, construction inspection services are needed as well as administration of the project; and
WHEREAS, proposal has been received from Watcon Consulting and the Director of Parks & Recreation has recommended we proceed with them for these services; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this contract so that the inspection and administration services can coincide with the construction process during this construction season, 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 contract with WATCON CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, 83 Shull Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230, for construction inspection and administration for the Big Walnut Trail Sections 1 and 2; Proposal attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of THIRTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($13,800) was set aside in the 2011 Appropriations to Account No. 325.122.5596, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. 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.