Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FROM THE STATE OF OHIO PRESERVATION OFFICE AND TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT THEREFOR.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded a Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of $20,000 to fund Consultant Services for the Historic District Expansion National Register Nomination. The City’s match is $0.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 21-21 affirming submission of grant application; passed by Council on March 2, 2021.
Purpose & Explanation
City Council discussed the proposed expansion of National Register and Locally designated Historic Districts on September 8, 2020. Due to the strong support received from residents surveyed along Elm Street and Roslyn Avenue, staff have begun to pursue the expansion. Staff has contracted with Naylor Wellman Historic Preservation LLC to complete the documentation for the application. Staff applied for a Certified Local Government Grant from the State of Ohio Preservation Office in February 2021. The grant in an amount of $20,000 has recently been awarded to the City of Hudson. The funds are anticipated to fully fund the $20,000 consultant services required to complete the required site documentation, reporting, and application to seek expansion of the district.
Project Schedule for District Expansion:
March 2021-Public Meeting completed with Elm and Roslyn Residents regarding the draft application
April 15, 2021 - Draft application for district expansion submitted to the State of Ohio
December 2021 - State Acceptance/Response
December 2021 - March 2022 - Zoning Map Amendment to place extended National Register District into the locally designated Historic District.
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 acceptance by the City Manager of a Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of $20,000 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio Preservation Office.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, Asst. City Manager, Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director