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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE GAHANNA JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO THE GAHANNA-JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, two School Resource officers were assigned to Gahanna Lincoln High School for the school year 2007/2008 and the program has been very successful and both the City and School District wish to continue this collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the School Resource Officers is split between the School District and the City; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with this contract as quickly as possible in order to have these School Resource Officers in place for the next school year, and 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 the Gahanna Jefferson School District to continue the School Resource Officers at Gahanna Lincoln High School; said contract attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. 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.