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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH ARMADA, LTD., TO CONDUCT A FULL SCALE EMERGENCY EXERCISE IN OCTOBER OF 2011; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management has recommended that the City enter into contract with ARMADA Ltd., for conduct of a full scale emergency exercise; and
WHEREAS, this is part of the county exercise requirement for 2011, and funds have been granted to Gahanna by the Franklin County Homeland Security Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, ARMADA is the Franklin County approved contractor for exercises as certified by the Franklin County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, ARMADA would design, facilitate and evaluate the exercise; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this ordinance as the preparation time for this exercise is from 10 to 12 months, 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 ARMADA, LTD., 23 Clairedan Drive, Powell, Ohio 43065, to conduct a full scale emergency exercise in October of 2011 as part of the county exercise requirement for 2011; proposal attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($18,600) is available in Account No. 101.215.5267, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. 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.