Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR A TRENCH SAFETY GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DIVISIONS OF SERVICE AND WATER DISTRIBUTION.
Brief Description: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation uses the Trench Safety Grant Program to partner with Ohio employers to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries associated with trenching operations. The City of Hudson is eligible for up to $12,000 in funding. Matching funds for this grant are 80% OBWC with a 20% City share.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation through a Trench Safety Grant to assist with funding a new trench box to be used for storm sewer and waterline maintenance, repairs and replacement. The current equipment is older, heavy and difficult to work with. The City is eligible for up to $12,000 in funding. The City of Hudson will be responsible for 20% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $2,400.00.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s application submittal to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a Trench Safety Grant on behalf of the Public Works Service Division and Water Resources Division.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager- Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director- Service Division
Kevin Powell, Assistant Public Works Director- Water Resources
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator