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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH G & G ENTERPRISES FOR THE SHULL AVENUE/CARPENTER ROAD WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST951; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, this project is to increase the size of the water lines on Shull Avenue from 4" to 8 ", and Carpenter Road from 6" to 8"; and
WHEREAS, this is part of the EPA required Optimization Plan for improving water quality and improving safety by increasing pressure to fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS, bids were opened on April 16, 2010 and the Director of Public Service is recommending that we proceed with the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this improvement so that work can be completed before school starts in the fall, 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 G & G ENTERPRISES, 5907 Renie Road, Bellville, Ohio 44813, for the Shull Avenue/Carpenter Road Waterline Improvement Project; Improvement No. ST951; in accordance with bid and City specifications; bid tabs attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THREE DOLLARS ($256,753) was set aside in the 2010 Appropriations to Account No. 652.351.5596, Water System Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. 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 on date of signature approval by the Mayor.