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TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 1 DODGE CHARGER UNMARKED POLICE VEHICLE; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $24,000 THEREFOR; TO WAIVE SECOND READING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, a 1999 Dodge Intrepid was damaged in an on-duty crash and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward to replace this vehicle at the earliest date possible, 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 purchase from CHARLIE'S DODGE, 725 Illinois Ave., Maumee, Ohio 43537-1796, one Dodge Charger to use as an unmarked police vehicle.
Section 2. That the amount of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($24,000) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered unappropriated balance in the General Fund to Account No. 101.211.5512 Capital Projects/Equipment, Police, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That Second Reading is hereby waived.
Section 4. 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.