Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUND PROGRAM FOR ELIMINATING BLIGHTED PROPERTY AND FOR ADAPTIVE RE-USE THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Summit County Land Bank Discretionary Grant Fund Program offers grant funding to support neighborhood and community reinvestment and economic development efforts through the strategic acquisition, reclamation, rehabilitation and reutilization of property in Summit County to revitalize neighborhoods and communities, stabilize property values, reduce blight, return property to productive use, and improve the quality of life in our community.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The Public Works Department seeks permission to apply for grant funds for the demolition of the house structure located at 5810 Hudson Drive. The property is currently owned by the City of Hudson and has been used in the past for Fire Department training, as well as City storage. The structure no longer serves a public purpose. The property will be the relocation site for the Hudson School Bus Garage and a 4-5 ton auxiliary salt barn.
The Summit County Land Bank offers up to $25,000 in grant funding to offset structural demolition costs. The Public Works Department is currently acquiring demolition cost estimates. Staff will return to Council with project award recommendations. The Summit County Land Bank requires a City Council Resolution authorizing and permitting the submission of the grant application.
Timing Considerations
Staff requests emergency legislation to expedite the grant application process.
Information regarding grant awards will be released in August of 2015.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to submit...
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