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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH WATCON CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE SHULL AVENUE/CARPENTER ROAD WATERLINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; IMPROVEMENT NO. ST951; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, along with the awarding of the Shull Avenue/Carpenter Road waterline project, Contract Administration and Inspection Services are needed for the project; and
WHEREAS, Watcon Consulting was the design engineer on the project and their office is located on Shull Avenue, and the Director of Public Service has recommended we proceed with them for the construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this project so that construction can be completed by the time school starts in the fall, 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 WATCON CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, 83 Shull Avenue, Gahanna, Ohio, for Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the Shull Avenue/Carpenter Road Waterline Improvement Project; Improvement No. ST951; proposal attached as EXHIBIT A and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($26,500) was set aside in the 2010 Appropriations to Account No. 652.351.5596, Water System Capital Projects/Improvements, to cover the herein costs.
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.