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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING GAHANNA CODIFIED ORDINANCES TITLE THREE PUBLIC UTILITIES - CHAPTER 921 SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AND RENTAL RATES AND CHAPTER 929 WATER CONNECTIONS AND RATES - AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Gahanna’s Codified Ordinances, the Department of Public Service annually reviews applicable code provisions and fee schedules for necessary updates and revisions related to utility rates; and
WHEREAS, the annual review occurs after the City of Columbus determines rates that are passed on to the City of Gahanna; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has received the proposed increases for 2023 from the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests Council adopt the proposed code changes and fee schedule updates to cover the City of Columbus rate increases and operational expenses of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor recommends passage of this Ordinance as an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, safety, health, and welfare of the City to ensure rates are effective as of January 1, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That Code Sections 921.11 - Sewer Rental Rates, 929.12 - Water Rates (in USD), and 929.15 - Private Fire Protection Service are hereby amended and adopted as set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That for the reasons set forth in the preamble above, this Ordinance is declared an emergency measure and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature of approval by the Mayor.