Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE FEDERALLY FUNDED RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM.
Executive Summary: The Recreational Trails program provides up to 80 percent of funding for new recreational trail construction.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for construction of Veterans Trail Phase I.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due February 1, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to submit an application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the Parks for a grant through the Recreational Trails Program for funding of Veterans Trail Phase I.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager - Operations
Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator