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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH COLUMBUS FIBERNET, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE FOR THE TIZ FIBER EXTENSION PROJECT, PHASE 1; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 969.
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WHEREAS, conduit has been installed in the Industrial Zone and the second component of the fiber extension is to install the fiber optic cable into the newly placed conduit and provide for necessary aerial cable and splicing; and
WHEREAS, the City has a contract with Columbus FiberNet for the maintenance of our fiber network, and they are currently the contractor the City uses to perform fiber splicing work on our system and the City has been completely satisfied with their work; and
WHEREAS, Columbus FiberNet has submitted a proposal for placement of the fiber and splicing, and the Director of Public Service has recommended we proceed with them for this work;
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 COLUMBUS FIBERNET, 1366 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215, for installation of fiber optic cable for the TIZ Fiber Extension, Phase I, Improvement No. 969; Proposal attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of THIRTY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS ($33,445) was set aside in the 2011 Appropriations to Account No. 224.343.5596, Tax Increment, Development, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.