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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH GUDENKAUF CORPORATION, FOR THE TIZ FIBER EXTENSION, PHASE 1, IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 969; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, this project will extend the City's fiber network in The Industrial Zone which is vital to retaining businesses in the area; and
WHEREAS, bids were opened on June 10, 2011 and the Director of Public Service is recommending we proceed with the lowest most responsive, and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this ordinance so that fiber connectivity incentive can be established before TIZ leases expire, 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 Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into Contract with GUDENKAUF CORPORATION, 2679 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204, for TIZ Fiber Extension, Phase 1; Improvement No. ST 969; bid tab attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($87,747) is available in the 2011 Appropriations in Account No. 224.343.5596, TIZ Capital Improvements/Projects.
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.