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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awarded a reimbursement grant to the City of Hudson Parks in the amount of $301,139.00 for the construction portion of Phase II of the Veterans Trail.
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Legislative History
On January 15, 2013, the Hudson Park Board approved Eric Hutchinson’s application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s Recreation Trails Program and Clean Ohio Trail Fund.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to accept $301,139.00 in grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to be used for the construction portion of the Veterans Trail that runs between Prospect Road and Owen Brown Street (Phase II). Project design plans and engineering cost estimates are currently proceeding forward.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to accept $301,139.00 in grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for construction of Phase II of Veterans Trail.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator