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File #: 25-2    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/5/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/7/2025 Final action: 1/7/2025
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.
Sponsors: Jeffrey L. Anzevino
Indexes: Community Development
Attachments: 1. Staff Report - Inclusive Playground Grant Funding Opportunity - Grant Acceptance, 2. Resolution No. 25-2
Related files: 23-140

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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.

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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