Title
FY24 OH-13 Community Planning Funds - Nicholson Drive Water Transmission Project
Brief Description: In 2023, the City was awarded FY24 OH-13 Community Planning Funds for the construction of the Nicholson Drive Water Transmission in the amount of $959,752.00 with a required match of $239,938.00. To date, additional funding has not been secured, and the anticipated project cost is $2,614,837.00. Staff recently met with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to discuss options.
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Legislative History
23-0071 Discussion Item - Federal Funding Update, August 15, 2023, Resolution 24-6 - Grant Submission for Ohio Department of Development, Passed by Council January 16, 2024, Resolution 24-7 U.S. Economic Development Administration Grant Submission, passed by January 16, 2024, Council Resolution 24-45 - Grant Affirmation for Congressionally Directed Spending, Passed by Council April 16, 2024
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson received FY24 OH-13 Community Planning Funds (CPF) for the construction of the ‘Nicholson Drive Water Transmission Line’ project in the amount of $959,752.00 with a required local match of $239,938.00. To date, additional funding has not been secured, and the anticipated project cost is $2,614,837.00. Staff recently met with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss options and were presented with the following:
Option 1- Continue to Seek Funding
The City is able to continue pursuing funding options that could be combinable with this award, such as additional CPF or Congressionally Directed Spending. There is no obligation to spend the money within an allotted timeframe.
Option 2- Pursue a Technical Correction (2-4-month process)
EPA indicated the City may choose to pursue a technical correction through our Congressional Liaison and allocate the award for another water project(s) showing benefit to the residents and regional area. Examples include:
- Hudson Drive 12” Waterline - $650,000 - Waterline extension from the current line located on Hudson Drive just east of Hudson Gate Drive, continuing past the new proposed Public Works Facility to approx. 5523 Hudson Drive
- Well at the Water Treatment Plant - $350,000 - New 150’ well at 1270 E. Hines Hill Road.
- Water Line at City Hall - $125,000 - Installation of a new service line connecting the existing main at Terex Road to the City Hall building
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council consider a technical correction through the Congressional Liaison to allocate the award toward other impactful water projects as described above.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Asst City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena R. Stasik, Community Relations Manager