Title
A RESOLUTION URGING VOTERS TO SUPPORT STATE ISSUE 1, RENEWAL OF THE STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, ON THE MAY 6, 2014 BALLOT.
Executive Summary: On May 6, 2014, Ohio citizens will vote on Issue 1, which would continue funding of the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP), a bond-financed program that has assisted local communities in rehabilitating roads, bridges, waterlines, and sewers since 1988.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Passage of Issue 1 by Ohio voters would not increase taxes and would provide funding to continue upgrades to critical Ohio infrastructure, including roads, bridges, waterlines, and sewers.
The following documents are attached and provide additional information:
1. Letter from Mayor John Licastro, Chair, Cuyahoga County (District One) Public Works Integrating Committee
2. Fact Sheet from Strong Ohio
3. Draft Resolution Supporting Issue 1 (based upon sample)
4. Table: State Capital Improvements Program Funds Received by Hudson
Timing Considerations
State Issue 1 will appear on the May 6, 2014, ballot for Ohio voters.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council pass this Resolution.
Submitted by,
Scott N. Schroyer, Interim City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council