Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT FOR THE REUTILIZATION OF THE SITE OF THE CURRENT HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS BUS GARAGE AND CITY OF HUDSON FACILITIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation will 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. Staff seeks authorization to apply for a Community Development Matching Grant for environmental surveys, assessments, and demolition at the current site of the Hudson City Schools bus garage, Hudson Public Power facilities and City of Hudson salt dome.
.Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Costs are currently being determined for the relocation of the Hudson City Schools bus garage, the Hudson Public Power facilities and the City of Hudson salt dome and the remediation necessary to repurpose the land for Phase II development.
Staff seeks authorization to apply for the Summit County Land Bank Community Development Matching Grant of up to $50,000 towards these costs.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due July 10, 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 an application for the Summit County Land Bank Community Development Matching Grant.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations