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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH LEE AND ASSOCIATES, FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE SERVICE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the Chief of Police that we enter into agreement with Lee & Associates, Government Grant Specialists, to utilize their Grant Assistance Service; and
WHEREAS, Lee & Associates has submitted their proposal for this Grant Assistance Service; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to move forward as quickly as possible in order to begin to work on available grants, 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 Agreement with Lee & Associates, 4140 Tuller Road, Suite 130, Dublin, Ohio 43017 for Grant Assistance Services.
Section 2. That the amount of THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) is available in account number 225.211.5411, Law Enforcement Trust Fund for this contract.
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 approval by the Mayor.