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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE A FREIGHTLINER CAB AND CHASSIS UNDER THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE CONTRACT AND SNOW AND ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INSTALLATION UNDER THE OHIO STATE TERM SCHEDULE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROGRAM THEREBY WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B) AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City is permitted to purchase items under the above-referred cooperative purchase programs; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter permits the waiving of competitive bidding where the statutory or common law of Ohio does not require competitive bidding; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING, THAT:
Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase a Freightliner cab and chassis for the Public Services Department in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation cooperative contract and snow and ice control equipment, including installation under the Ohio State Term Schedule Cooperative Purchase Program, thereby waiving competitive bidding pursuant to Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter.
Section 2: That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto which are made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community to the extent that this legislation must be enacted in a timely fashion so that the City may attain favorable pricing and have said equipment readily available for City snow removal services; Wherefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Mindy Kay, Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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