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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO NEGOTIATE AND THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY; TO REPEAL ORD-0094-2014; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, through ORD-0139-2010 Gahanna has been in an agreement with an electric supplier for the generation portion of our electric bills since October 2010 and our power rate was $65/mwh, which was saving the City about $30,000 a year; and
WHEREAS, through ORD-0025-2013 Gahanna renegotiated the contract with our electric supplier to a further reduce rate of $59.84/mwh, which will expire at the end of 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City wants to secure electric supply rates via RFP, however the City cannot lock-in a price without first signing an agreement; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Service to solicit an RFP and the Mayor to enter into contract for electric supply: and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this Ordinance so that the City can take advantage of the best possible rate for electric service, 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, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to negotiate and the Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract for electric supply rate.
Section 2. That ORD-0094-2014 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, this Ordinance is declared emergency legislation and will be in full force and effect upon passage by Council and the signature of approval by the Mayor