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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH BIRD HOUK, A DIVISION OF OHM, FOR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE BIG WALNUT TRAIL SECTIONS 1 AND 2; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, a proposal has been received to address the preparation of construction documents for Sections 1 and 2 of the Big Walnut Trail; and
WHEREAS, proposal for the construction drawings has been submitted by Bird Houk, a division of OHM and the Director of Parks & Recreation has recommended we proceed with them; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with this work to keep the project moving and to meet grant funding deadlines and preferable bid timing 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into contract with BIRD HOUK, a division of OHM, 600 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna, OH 43230, for preparation of construction documents for the Big Walnut Trail Sections 1 and 2; proposal attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($23,000) was set aside in the 2010 Appropriations to Account No. 101.431.5596, Parks, Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein cost.
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.