Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO APPLY TO SUMMIT COUNTY FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF A SHELTER WITH BENCH AT CITY HALL TO BENEFIT HUDSON SENIORS.
Brief Description: The City Administration has investigated and is requesting improvements to the City Hall parking lot to assist seniors and residents that need assistance while visiting the City Hall Community Rooms. These improvements include a shelter with bench near the parking lot on the sidewalk. This would provide safer access to the guests of the community rooms and provide shelter from the weather. The cost of the project is estimated at $22,750, of which 75% is eligible for CDBG reimbursement, and the remaining 25% would be funded by the City.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The walkway from the parking lot to the entrance is approximately 225 feet long. The Hudson Senior Network has relied on a golf cart to assist seniors that are unable to make this walk. Seniors that are arriving or leaving at the same time must stand in the elements and wait to be transported on the golf cart. A shelter with bench near the parking lot would provide a safe, protected area for guests of City Hall to wait for transportation to the community rooms or to be picked up. Community Development Block Grant funding could fund 75% of the cost of these improvements as they benefit elderly persons 62 years or older. The City would fund the remaining 25% of the cost. The grant request would be $17,062.50 and the City match would be $5,687.50.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to Summit County for a Community Development Block Grant funding to install a shelter with bench at City Hall to benefit senior users of the Community Rooms.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, Interim City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager/Operations
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator