Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF A TRENCH SAFETY GRANT FROM THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DIVISIONS OF SERVICE AND WATER DISTRIBUTION.
Brief Description: The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation uses the Trench Safety Grant Program to partner with Ohio employers to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries associated with trenching operations. The City of Hudson received $9,140.62 in grant funding. The City’s matching share is $2,285.16.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 20-55, affirming the application; passed April 21, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought funding from the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation through a Trench Safety Grant to assist with funding a new trench box to be used for storm sewer and waterline maintenance, repairs and replacement. The current equipment is older, heavy and difficult to work with. The City received $9,140.62 (80%) in grant funding. The City’s match is $2,285.16 (20%). Total project cost is $11,425.78.
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 Designee’s acceptance of a Trench Safety Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistance City Manager- Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Assistant Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator