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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE NICHOLSON DRIVE WATER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson continues to seek funding sources for the Nicholson Water Transmission Line Project for the betterment of the Hudson Water System in Summit County, Ohio.
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Legislative History
23-0071 - Nicholson Drive Waterline Funding Update; 8/15/2023
Purpose & Explanation
The proposed water transmission line on Nicholson Drive will be constructed between SR 303 and Barlow Road and will connect two major transmission mains within the City’s water system. The proposed connection will maintain water operations throughout the system, improve water quality, and provide increased fire protection.
The project will include 6,500 lineal feet of 12” diameter Ductile Iron Pipe, water valves, fire hydrants, water service connections, pavement and landscaping replacement within the existing right-of-way of Nicholson Drive.
The benefits of the Nicholson Drive Transmission Waterline Improvement extend beyond the Hudson water system. This project strengthens the current water distribution network, enabling expansion of the water system to areas west of Hudson, including the Village of Boston Heights, Boston Township, and the Village of Peninsula, also known as the “Gateway to the National Park". Currently, Peninsula relies on a limited-capacity groundwater system, with many properties dependent on cisterns. The new water main along Nicholson Drive, along with the potential for future expansion, will significantly improve water services for Peninsula which would continue to promote tourism in the region as well as allow for local retention of existing businesses in Hudson and surrounding communities.
Estimated Construction Costs:
Total Project Construction Cost = $3,614,837.00
Request for 50% EDA funding = $1,807,418.50
FY24 OH-13 Community Project Funding = $959,752.00
Local Match = $847,666.50
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
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $) If awarded, appropriation in 2024.
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City staff recommends Council approve the City Manager request to apply for funding of the EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program to support the Nicholson Drive Water Transmission Line Project and declaring an emergency.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager