Title
A RESOLUTION OF THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO THE FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS FOR ITS GIFTS OF A WETLAND DELINEATION STUDY FOR THE CITY’S DARROW ROAD PARK AND ITS VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND ACCEPTING THESE GIFTS.
Executive Summary: The Friends of Hudson Parks received a $2,500.00 Dominion Energy Watershed Mini Grant from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to fund a wetland delineation study at Darrow Road Park. The Friends of Hudson Parks will pay for the study to be performed by Davey Resource Group. The delineation is the first step in planning for stream maintenance and restoration. As part of this project the Friends of Hudson Parks will also be volunteering with other community groups to remove invasive plant species in the park.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Friends of Hudson Parks has received grant funding from the Western Reserve Land Conservancy for the wetland delineation study as part of the overall project to make improvements and restorations on the 65-acre Darrow Road Park, including a portion of the headwaters of Tinker’s Creek. The Friends of Hudson Parks and Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners will provide volunteers for invasive species removal.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this resolution, affirming the acceptance of a wetland delineation study to be performed by Davey Resource Group provided by the Friends of Hudson Parks.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manger
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator