ORDINANCE NO. 20-50
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BID A PROJECT TO PURCHASE REMOTE DISCONNECT METERS TO UPGRADE FROM THE CURRENT MANUAL METERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ironton, State of Ohio, has a need to purchase remote disconnect meters to upgrade its current service; and,
WHEREAS, the global COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for the City to install remote disconnect meters; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to spend up to $200,000.00 to install said disconnect meters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRONTON, OHIO:
SECTION I: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to prepare bid specifications for the installation of remote disconnect meters not to exceed $200,000.00
SECTION II: That the Mayor shall advertise for the lowest and best bidder in a newspaper of general circulation for not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) consecutive weeks.
SECTION III: This ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure necessary for the public peace, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Ironton, Ohio and shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Adopted this day of , 2020 at Ironton, OH.