Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF PARKS AND WATERCRAFT FOR A PADDLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT ON BEHALF OF HUDSON PARKS.
Brief Description: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources awards the Paddling Enhancement Grant funding for the purpose of improving and developing recreational boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities. The City could receive 100% of the cost of an ADA compliant boat launch at Hudson Springs Park. No match is required.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Through a Paddling Enhancement Grant awarded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft, the City could receive 100% of the cost of an ADA compliant boat launch to be installed at Hudson Springs Park. An ADA compliant boat launch will make paddling at Hudson Springs Park easier for beginners, children, seniors and those with disabilities. Estimated cost of the boat launch is $52,601.00. The launch would be installed by City staff. No match is required for facilities that do not charge user fees. The application opens January 1, 2023 and the deadline is March 1, 2023.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution to authorize the City Manager’s Designee to submit an application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft for a Paddling Enhancement Grant.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager, Operations
Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator