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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE D06 REGIONAL PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, PID 101844; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, in 2015 the Service Department began working with the Ohio Department of Transportation and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission on a Systematic Safety Pilot Project; and
WHEREAS, this project is aimed at implementing low cost measures that included high visibility crosswalk striping, and rectangular rapid flash beacons, to improve the safety of pedestrian crossings; and
WHEREAS, in working with their offices, we were able to secure a grant in the amount of $67,000 for the installation of rectangular rapid flash beacons at four locations within in the City: Mill Street at Town Street; Cherry Bottom Road at Coldwell Drive; Clotts Road, 175’ north of Haversham Drive; and Riva Ridge Boulevard at Gahanna Middle School East; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward as soon as possible as the state requires an extremely quick turnaround once they start the process, 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 contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation, 400 East William Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015, for the D06 Regional Pedestrian Signals, PID 101844, said contract attached hereto 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.