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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT/APPOINTMENT OF AGENT AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC., FOR NATURAL GAS GUARANTEED SAVINGS CONTRACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna is a member of the State's Cooperative Purchasing Program, and through this program the State offers a Natural Gas Guaranteed Savings Contract, for which Gahanna is eligible; and
WHEREAS, this program would grant the City a savings on small accounts of 13%, and on our large account, the municipal complex, a savings of almost 26% off current utility commodity rates; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this the City must enroll our accounts and enter into Transportation Service Agreement/Appointment of Agent agreement with Columbia Gas; and
WHEREAS, the State does not charge a fee or receive revenue of any kind for administering this program; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this agreement so that savings can begin as soon as possible, 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 Transportation Service Agreement/Appointment of Agent Agreement with COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC., 200 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215, for Natural Gas Guaranteed Savings Contract; Contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. 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.