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TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR TREE PLANTINGS; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE PLANTS UNDER GRANT AWARDED LAST YEAR UNDER THE NATUREWORKS STREAM BANKING AGREEMENT WITH FRANKLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, last year Gahanna received a grant of $7,983 to plant trees in the watershed areas of Foxboro and Saratoga detention basins; and
WHEREAS, it is now time to plant the trees and to apply for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, since we are in the prime season for plantings, it is necessary to provide this funding immediately to reimburse the parks department account in order that the trees can be planted and the work can be done, 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 amount of Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-three ($7,983) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance in the General Fund to Account No. 101.436.5515, Capital Projects, Landscape Commission, for the purpose of planting trees in the watershed areas of Foxboro and Saratoga detention basins.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to request reimbursement from Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District as contract last year for said tree planting.
Section 3. That Ordinance No. 980001, passed January 2, 1998, 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 immediately upon passage by this Council and approval by the Mayor.