Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $211,612.00 IN BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION GRANT CLEANUP/REMEDIATION PROGRAM FUNDING BY THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The purpose of the program is to provide funding for assessments and cleanup/remediation costs aimed at containing, removing or disposing of hazardous substances at a brownfield. The City sought funding for the removal of hazardous substances at the former Youth Development Center on Hines Hill Road. The total project estimate is $282,150.00. The City was awarded $211,612 (75%) from the Ohio Department of Development with a required match of $70,538 (25%).
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Legislative History
22-8 authorized application for funding
Purpose & Explanation
The purpose of this application for funding through the Brownfield Remediation Program was to help fund the cost of hazardous substance removal at the site of the former Youth Development Center on Hines Hill Road. Estimated cost for removal of hazardous substances with contingency is $282,150. The application sought $211,612 (75%) with a match of $70,538 (25%). Removal of hazardous substances on the city-owned property will make the property more desirable for development.
Background of program:
Included in Substitute House Bill 110, the state budget bill for State Fiscal Years 2022-2023, Ohio Revised Code 122.6512 created the Brownfield Remediation program with rules and guidelines released on December 7, 2021. The programs made $350 million to remediate brownfield sites statewide with $1 million set-aside for each county. Properties must meet ODOD definition of a ‘brownfield’ to be eligible: abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial, commercial or institutional property where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by known or potential releases of hazardous substances or petroleum.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (2nd Quarter Appropriation Required)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - Staff received the agreement from the Ohio Department of Development on May 4, 2022 and must return the signed agreement within 10 days.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution to accept funding from the Ohio Department of Development through the Brownfield Remediation Grant Cleanup/Remediation Program by the Interim City Manager; and declaring an emergency.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, Interim City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst City Manager, Finance Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator