Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAM; 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 is seeking 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 application is seeking $211,612 (75%) with a match of $70,538 (25%).
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The purpose of this application for funding through the Brownfield Remediation Program is 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 is seeking $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.
There are three rounds of funding with the deadline for the first round being January 31, 2022. In order to meet this deadline, staff is seeking an affirmation of the application for funding.
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 (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
x Yes - To be eligible for the aforesaid funding, the City must submit its funding application by January 31, 2022.
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution to affirm submission by the City Manager’s Designee of an application to the Ohio Department of Development for funding through the Brownfield Remediation Program.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas Sheridan, Asst. City Manager - Professional Services
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst City Manager, Finance Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator