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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH COLUMBUS FIBERNET, FOR THE DESIGN PORTION OF GAHANNA'S OFFICE, COMMERCE, AND TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT FIBER EXPANSION PLAN; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the administration has recommended Columbus FiberNet for the engineering design work and estimate for potential fiber expansion project in the Office, Commerce and Technology District; and
WHEREAS, Columbus FiberNet is tied into the network that encompasses the central Ohio region and the City has been pleased with their work on other fiber related projects; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this ordinance so that the City will be able to offer fiber optic network to this area of the City to bring in new businesses, 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 COLUMBUS FIBERNET, 1366 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215, for engineering design for the expansion of the City's fiber optic network for Gahanna's Office, Commerce, and Technology District; contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($35,000) is available in Account No. 224.343.5596, Development Capital Projects/Improvements, 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.