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TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO AWARD AND THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, INC., FOR WESTSIDE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2; IMPROVEMENT NOS. ST-937 AND ST-944; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the area of Ballard Drive, Cherry Road, Shara Park Place, Debra Lane and Sandra Court is the largest unsewered area in the City; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that sanitary sewers be installed in this area as soon as possible; and
WHEREAS, bids were received for the Westside Sewer improvements phase 1 and phase 2 on July 30, 2010 and the Director of Public Service is recommending the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to begin construction on this project in early September to have completion prior to winter, 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 Director of Public Service is hereby authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, INC., 416 West Monroe Street, Monroeville, Ohio 44847, for Westside Sewer Improvements, Phase 1 and Phase 2, Improvement Nos. ST-937 and ST-944; bid tabs attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS ($486,809) was set aside in the 2010 Appropriations to Account No. 662.361.5596, Sewer Capital Projects/Improvements, 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.