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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OHIO EPA) FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The City of Hudson received a grant from the Ohio EPA 2014 Surface Water Improvement fund for the North Main Street Demonstration project (Project No. 14SWIF-LEW-45) for storm and sidewalk improvements within the current ODOT/LPA SUM-91 Downtown Corridor Improvement Project (PID 93820/ LPA 25284).
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The project grant is within the Brandywine Creek Watershed and will be used during the construction of the current ODOT/LPA SUM-91 Downtown Corridor Improvement Project (PID 93820/ LPA 25284).
The City of Hudson applied to the Ohio EPA in April, 2014 to request financial assistance with the cost of the pervious sidewalk/downspout connections on the Downtown Corridor Project in Hudson.
The grant will include the installation of 3,730 s.f. of pervious sidewalk (approximately 745 ft. of 5 ft. wide sidewalk) and the connection of 28 downspouts to the new collection system on the Downtown Corridor Project.
The City of Hudson's matching local share will be 20% of the estimated cost of construction of the improvements and any cost in excess of the grant for these improvements. The local match will be requested in the 2015-16 budget. The OEPA will provide 80% of the estimated cost of construction, which is $86,808.00.
Timing Considerations
The City Manager will enter into the agreement with the OEPA following City Council approval.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve the authorization for the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for the North Main Street Demon...
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