Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF OHIO FOR THE BOSTON MILLS TRAIL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson has been awarded the State Capital Budget Grant in the amount of $250,000 to fund a portion of the Boston Mills Trail Bridge Improvement Project.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 24-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO STATE CAPITAL BUDGET GRANT FOR THE BOSTON MILLS RD TRAIL BRIDGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, passed 3/19/24
Purpose & Explanation
The State of Ohio awarded biennial capital budget funding through H.B. 2 to support regional and local projects that demonstrate a state benefit in higher education, mental health, parks and recreation, conservation, and cultural and sports facilities. Staff requested grant funds for the Lake Forest Bridge of the Boston Mills Rd Trail and $250,000.00 was awarded toward the total project cost estimate of $2,121,250 for the bridge, boardwalk, and add connections to existing trails.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account #205-3200-52531, $2,121,250)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
City staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution allowing acceptance by the City Manager for the State Capital Budget grant for the Boston Mills Trail Improvements in the amount of $250,000
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager