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TO AUTHORIZE A REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ROBY COMPANY FOR FUNDS EXPENDED ON REMOVAL OF THE SIGHT OBSTRUCTION AT 93 GRANVILLE STREET; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the building at 93 Granville Street was constructed with wing walls which partially obstruct the view of motorists attempting to exit South High Street onto Granville Street; and
WHEREAS, this obstruction became worse after the widening of Granville Street several years ago; and
WHEREAS, the Roby Company agreed to remove the obstruction if they were reimbursed for the work; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to make the reimbursement as quickly as possible as the owner is willing to complete the work immediately and the wing wall is a hazard to motorists, 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 in accordance with the agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, reimbursement to The Roby Company is hereby authorized.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,500) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the General Fund to Account No. 101.145.5445, Engineering Assistance.
Section 3. That ORD-0001-2011, passed January 3, 2011, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 4. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.