Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUND PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Fund Program offers grant funding to support neighborhood and community reinvestment and economic development efforts through the strategic acquisition, reclamation, rehabilitation and reutilization of property in Summit County to revitalize neighborhoods and communities, stabilize property values, reduce blight, return property to productive use, and improve the quality of life in our community
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
The Public Works Department has 2014 budgeted funds for the demolition of the house and garage structures located at 240 Ravenna Street. The property and associated structures are currently owned by the City of Hudson and have been used in the past for both EMS and Fire Department training, as well as City storage. The structures are no longer utilized and serve no public purpose.
The Summit County Land Bank offers up to $50,000 in grant funding to offset the demolition of the structures and property restoration costs. The Public Works Department has $60,000 currently budgeted for this project and wishes to apply for the grant funds. The Summit County Land Bank requires a City Council Resolution authorizing and permitting the submission of the grant application.
Timing Considerations
We would request emergency legislation to expedite the grant application process.
Information regarding grant awards will be released prior to December 31, 2014
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Fund Program for potential grant...
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