Title
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $27,000 FROM THE PIPERS KEY FOUNDATION FOR A CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN AT OAK GROVE PARK.
Brief Description: During the planning of the new DREAM playground at Oak Grove, Pipers Key Foundation requested to place a memorial garden in the playground area. Park Board approved this request as a part of the playground design that was approved by Planning Commission and City Council.
Body
Legislative History
26-12 Increase PO for Restroom
25-184 Bid and Award Construction of playground
25-171 Prefabricated Restroom purchase
25-126 Refer Playground to Planning Commission
25-95 Contract with GPD Group for Design of Playground
25-2 Grant Agreement with HIP Group
24-69 Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Summit DD
23-140 Application to Ohio Capital Budget Grant Process for Infrastructure Costs
Purpose & Explanation
In 2025, The Inclusive Playground Project received approval to commence. During this process Pipers Key Foundation approached the city to include a memorial garden as part of the project. With Park Board and City Council approval the Garden was included with the location in the design. In 2026 the foundation secured $27,000 in donations from the Hudson Garden Club and will cover all costs of the project.
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 [provide explanation] Park Staff will assist oversight of the garden construction.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
x Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account 205-6000-41630, $27,000)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
x No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve the City Manager to accept the donation from Pipers Key Foundation for the installation of a memorial garden at Oak Grove Park.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Kevin Powell, Public Works Director
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director