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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH EVANS, MECHWART, HAMBLETON & TILTON, INC., FOR ENGINEERING/CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE I-270 RAMP MODIFICATION; IMPROVEMENT NO. 797; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $85,800; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, proposal was received from EMH&T to provide consulting engineering services for the I-270 ramp modifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended that we proceed with EMH&T; and
WHEREAS, ODOT is allowing 4 projects to be combined for design of the north ramp and south ramp, and improvements to the Morrison/Hamilton intersection and the south entryway median landscaping; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this project 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 EVANS, MECHWART, HAMBLETON & TILTON, INC., 5500 New Albany Road, Columbus, Ohio 43054, for engineering/consulting services for the I-270 ramp modifications, Improvement 797; in accordance with City specifications.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($85,800) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the General Funds to Account No. 101.145.5533, Capital Projects, Engineering, 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, 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.