Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOR AN OHIO HISTORY FUND GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
Brief Description: The Public Works Department is requesting grant funding to help fund preservation efforts at the Old Hudson Township Burying Ground. Estimated costs are $48,426.00. The Ohio History Fund grant can provide up to $20,000 towards these costs and requires a 40% match.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding from the Ohio History Connection through an Ohio History Fund grant to help fund preservation efforts at the Old Hudson Township Burying Ground. The cemetery is part of the Nationally Registered Historic District and houses the graves of many notable Hudsonites, including David Hudson and Owen Brown. Preservation work on the 169 monuments, posts and plaques is estimated at $48,426.00. The Ohio History Fund grant can provide up to $20,000 towards these costs. A 40% match is required. The Ohio History Fund grant is funded through a tax check-off on the Ohio state income tax return, the purchase of Ohio History ‘mastodon’ license plates and donations. Grant application is due September 4, 2019.
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 - Not applicable.
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, affirming the City Manager’s application submittal to the Ohio History Connection for an Ohio History Fund Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager
Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator