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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MEACHAM & APEL ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR PLAN REVIEW AND BACK-UP PERSONNEL; AND TO DECLARE AND EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City is required to have in its employ or under contract, alternate personnel to serve in the event of a conflict of interest or the unavailability of the building official, plans examiner or inspector; and
WHEREAS, there will be no increase in fees in the one-year personal services contract with Meacham & Apel Architects, Inc., dba M+A Architects, for back-up Ohio Certified Residential Building Official, back-up Ohio Certified Building Official, and back-up Ohio Certified Plans Examiner services; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with this Ordinance in order to have the contract in effect at the beginning of the 2016 year, 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, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Personal Services Contract with Meacham & Apel Architects, Inc., 775 Yard Street, Suite 325, Columbus, Ohio 43212, for plan review services for the City of Gahanna for 2015; contract attached to this ordinance as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That sufficient funds will be set aside in the 2016 Appropriations to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, 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.