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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH EVANS, MECHWART, HAMBLETON & TILTON, INC. (EMH&T) TO PERFORM THE BIG WALNUT TRAIL SECTION 4 DESIGN AND SECTION 8 ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS.
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WHEREAS, the GoForward Gahanna Strategic Plan identifies Strategic Result 3.1, Trail Completed; and
WHEREAS, this goal states that by 2020, residents and visitors will be able to walk and bike along a completed trail system that connects Gahanna trails, paths, and parks, and connects Gahanna to neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, Big Walnut Trail Section 4 is a key element to accomplishing this goal; and
WHEREAS, through the Quality Based Selection process, EMH&T has been selected to perform the design of this project; and
WHEREAS, their fee schedule to perform the work is $233,260 and funds were appropriated in 2016 appropriations to cover the herein costs.
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 EMH&T, 5500 New Albany Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43054, to perform the Big Walnut Trail Section 4 Design and Section 8 Alternative Analysis; said Contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.