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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO VARIOUS CONTRACTS WITH NECESSARY SKILLED TRADE SUBCONTRACTORS AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRIENDSHIP PARK SHELTER PROJECT; AND TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $60,000; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the construction of Friendship Park Shelter began with ORD-0042-2006; and
WHEREAS, there is a Phase Two for the Friendship Park Shelter project and it is necessary to allow the Mayor to enter into various contracts with subcontractors, not having to come back to Council for each approval; and
WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation from 2006 funds is necessary; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to continue the work on the shelter to ensure efficiency and to capture the best material prices, 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with various subcontractors with necessary skilled trade as part of the construction of the Friendship Park Shelter Phase Two.
Section 2. That three quotes will be obtained for all work and any contract with a quote in excess of $25,000 will be brought to Council for authorization as a part of a formal bid process.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance in the General Fund to Account No. 101.431.5511, Parks Capital, to cover the herein costs.
Section 4. That ORD-0001-2006, passed January 2, 2006, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation and transfer of funds.
Section 5. 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.