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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR SERVICES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATURAL GAS GUARANTEED SAVINGS CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, along with entering into contract with Columbia Gas for the Natural Gas Guaranteed Savings Contract the City must sign a MOU with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services to allow us to pay their billing agent electronically for the commodity portion of our large account; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to have this MOU approved as soon as possible so that gas savings can begin, 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 Memorandum of Understanding with the OHIO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228-1395, to allow the City to pay the billing agent electronically for the municipal complex account in association with the National Gas Guaranteed Savings Contract; MOU attached 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.