Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes entering into a Sewer and Water Service Area Boundary contract with the City of Gahanna to include, on a non-exclusive basis, all territory within the Jefferson Water and Sewer District Agreement.
On August 2nd, 2002, the City of Columbus entered into an agreement with the Jefferson Water and Sewer District (District) for the discharge, transportation, pumping and treatment of sewage, industrial wastes, water and other liquid wastes from the District to the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus now desires to enter into contract with the City of Gahanna such that it can serve, on a non-exclusive basis, all territory within the District.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Sewer and Water Service Area Boundary Contract with the City of Gahanna, Ohio
Body
WHEREAS, an agreement between The City of Columbus and the City of Gahanna for the provision of sewer and water utility services has expired; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to renew said agreement and to amend said agreement to now include, on a non-exclusive basis, all territory within the Jefferson Water and Sewer District Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Sewer and Water Service Area Boundary Contract with the City of Gahanna, Ohio for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare, Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Sewer and Water Service Area Boundary Contract with the City of Gahanna , Ohio to include, on a non-exclusive basis, all territory within the Jefferson Water and Sewer District Agreement.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.