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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.
Brief Description: The State of Ohio awards biennial capital budget funding 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 proposes applying for grant funds for the Lake Forest Bridge of the Boston Mills Rd Trail: $500,000 request toward the total project cost estimate of $2,121,250 for the bridge, boardwalk, and add connections to existing trails. With State Capital Budget funding, the local match would be $1,621,250.
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Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Please see the attached memorandum
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 - Grant application
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - Application is due by March 20, 2024.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize city staff to proceed with submittal to the state capital budget for the Boston Mills Rd Trail bridge.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager