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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THOMPSON EXCAVATION, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCKENNA CREEK DETENTION BASIN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, bids were opened August 5, 2011 for the construction of the McKenna Creek detention basin and bids were received for construction to take place this fall and also next spring; and
WHEREAS, Thompson Excavation was the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder for fall construction and the Director of Public Service and City Engineer have recommended we proceed with them; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this ordinance so that flooding and erosion of yards can be alleviated as soon as possible for the safety of residents in the area, 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 THOMPSON EXCAVATION, LLC, 6182 Winchester Road, Carroll, Ohio 43112, for construction of the McKenna Creek detention basin; bid tabs attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($409,747) was set aside in the 2011 Appropriations to Account No. 631.350.5596, Stormwater, 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.