Title
A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE HUDSON INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The City Manager or City Manager’s Designee has accepted the One Time Strategic Investment Community Grant in the amount of $680,000 to fund the Hudson Inclusive Playground at Middleton Park. The receipt of this award does not require a City match.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 23-140 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the State of Ohio Capital Budget Grant Process for Infrastructure Costs to Accommodate An Inclusive Playground; passed by Council on November 14, 2023.
Purpose & Explanation
An application was submitted to the biennial Ohio State Capital Budget process for the purpose of infrastructure costs to support an inclusive playground. The City of Hudson was awarded $680,000 through the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund through H.B.2.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes, to allow for the timely submission of the application.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming acceptance by the City Manager for the One Time Strategic Community Investment Fund Grant in the amount of $680,000 and allowing retroactive signature on the grant agreement.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director
Jena Stasik, Community Relations Manager