Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING APPLICATION SUBMISSION BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY PROGRAM GRANT.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Development Services Agency provides grant funding for Lean consulting and training.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding for Lean continuous improvement consulting and training from University of Akron’s UA Solutions. The cost of the training and consulting for the Utility Billing process and the Community Development Application process projects is $44,000. The Local Government Efficiency Program grant would provide $39,600 (90%), and the City of Hudson would be required to provide $4,400.00 (10%).
Timing Considerations
The grant is due on May 16, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council affirm the application to the Ohio Development Services Agency for a Local Government Efficiency Program grant for Lean training and Kaizen Event (Continuous process improvement project).
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator