Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE STATE FUNDED CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND GRANT.
Executive Summary: The Clean Ohio Trails Fund provides up to 75 percent of funding for new recreational trail construction.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Clean Trails Ohio 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 Clean Ohio Trails 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