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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE EVANS, MECHWART, HAMBLETON & TILTON, INC., FOR INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 1999 ASPHALT OVERLAY, IMPROVEMENT NO. 725; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, bids were opened on April 23, 1999, pursuant to Council authorization, and the best, responsible, and responsive bidder has been recommended by the Director of Public Service; and
WHEREAS, due to the pending construction season, it is desirable to proceed with this 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program at the earliest possible date, and it is imperative to have qualified inspection on these various projects, 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 the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with EVANS, MECHWART, HAMBLETON & TILTON, INC., 170 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230 for inspection services for the 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program, Improvement No. 725, in accordance with bid and City specifications, said Contract attached to this ordinance as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000) was set aside in the 1999 Appropriations 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 approval by the Mayor.