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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION, FOR US 62 & STYGLER ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST 935; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, bids were opened on February 26, 2010 for the US 62 & Stygler Road improvement project; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has recommended we proceed with the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this project so that work can be completed before the start of the school year 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 KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION, 6235 Westerville Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081, for US 62 & Stygler Improvement Project, Imp. No. ST 935; bid tabs attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of ONE MILLION FORTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR DOLLARS ($1,040,974) is available in the 2010 Appropriations in Account No. 325.122.5596, Capital Improvements, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That the City of Gahanna will be reimbursed the cost of the project by an Ohio Public Works Commission combination grant/loan.
Section 4. 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.