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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A ROADWAY USE, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (RUMA) WITH COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION LLC AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, Columbia Gas Transmission LLC is the operator of certain natural gas pipelines located in the City of Groveport and is undertaking a project involving the development, construction, replacement, abandonment, operation, or maintenance of new and/or existing pipelines in the City; and,
WHEREAS, both Columbia Gas Transmission LLC and the City wish to enter into a RUMA to facilitate the stated project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into the RUMA with Columbia Gas Transmission LLC for the stated purpose.
Section 2: That this Ordinance is hereby deemed 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 manner so that Columbia Gas Transmission LLC and the City can have this agreement in place prior to the commencement of the aforementioned project early next year; WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director