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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH DENNIS MURPHY IN HIS POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it is the decision of Dennis Murphy to enter into Contract for services of his position as Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, said Contract is equipped with the benefit and review procedures which are deemed appropriate by this Council and Administration; and
WHEREAS, in order to effect the terms of this Contract by January 1, 1999, it is deemed necessary and prudent to declare this legislation emergency for guaranteed continuity for the head of our police division, 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 Dennis Murphy, Chief of Police of the City of Gahanna, said Contract attached to this ordinance as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That Ordinance No. 94-95, passed July 5, 1995 and Ordinance No. 175-96, passed October 15, 1996, and any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this authorizing ordinance is declared emergency legislation, and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and approval by the Mayor.