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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH AECOM FOR THE CLAYCRAFT ROAD WATERLINE REPLACEMENT; AND TO REQUEST A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
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WHEREAS, the existing Claycraft Road waterline between Morrison Road and Taylor Station Road needs replaced; and
WHEREAS, the design of this water main replacement will be coordinated with the City's planned improvements to the Taylor Station Road / Claycraft Road intersection; and
WHEREAS, the existing 12-inch waterline was installed in 1968, and due to its age, the waterline has a long history of breaks dating back many years; and
WHEREAS, over the past five years, the line has experienced four (4) major breaks, causing disruptions to businesses and residents along Claycraft Rd., causing businesses to suspend operations for hours; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service & Engineering also requests a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $55,000 to conduct additional surveying and engineering work related to this project.
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 AECOM Technical Services, Inc., 277 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43215, for the design of the Claycraft Road waterline replacement, said contract attached as EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That funding in the amount of sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000.00) is available in Account No. 652.11.000.5505, from 2021 appropriations to cover the herein costs.
Section 3. That funding in the amount of $55,000 is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unappropriated, unencumbered balance of the Capital Water Utility fund to Account No. 652.11.000.5505.
Section 4. That ORD-098-2020, passed December 21, 2020, is hereby amended to reflect this appropriation.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by Council and on date of si...
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