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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH W.E. STILSON CONSULTING GROUP, TO CREATE A UNIDIRECTIONAL FLUSHING SEQUENCING REPORT FOR THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
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WHEREAS, hydrant flushing is necessary to maintain high water quality and is an EPA requirement of our system; and
WHEREAS, a new flushing method called unidirectional flushing has become preferred by the EPA; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to have our system analyzed to separate it into optimal segments for unidirectional flushing; and
WHEREAS, W.E. Stilson has submitted proposal for this work and the Director of Public Service is recommending that we proceed with them;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with W.E. STILSON CONSULTING GROUP, 355 East Campus View Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43235, to create a Unidirectional Flushing Sequencing Report for the City of Gahanna; Proposal attached as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000) was set aside in the 2010 Appropriations to Account No. 651.350.5470, Water Regulatory Requirements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.