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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH HULL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $6,625; TO WAIVE SECOND READING; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the recently approved Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan has identified the need of land acquisitions for the preservation and protection of park land and open green space within the City and the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund Grant could assist the City with the potential acquisition of a property of interest; and
WHEREAS, the success of the grant application is dependent upon the hiring of a professional firm to prepare the grant application and to assist the City with the application submittal; and
WHEREAS, Hull & Associates was recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation because of their specific expertise and experience in assisting communities with obtaining grants; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this so that the City can meet the approaching grant application filing deadline, 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 enter into contract with HULL & ASSOCIATES, INC., 6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200, Dublin, OH 43016, for the preparation of Clean Ohio Conservation Fund Grant application; said contract attached hereto as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($6,625) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the General Fund, to Account No. 101.431.2211, Parks, Capital, to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That ORD-0001-2006, passed January 2, 2006, is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 4. That second...
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