Title
A RESOLUTION OBLIGATING THE FUNDS REQUIRED TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE VETERANS TRAIL PHASE I PROJECT AND BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The State of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, administers financial assistance for public recreation purposes, through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 15-188: City Council approved $800,000 in constructions costs for Phase I of Veterans Trail in the 2016-2020 Five-Year Plan.
Resolution No. 15-206: City Council approved the application to submit a grant application for the Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant for Phase I of Veterans Trail.
Purpose & Explanation
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has requested a Resolution obligating the City of Hudson’s portion of the construction costs of Phase I of Veterans Trail. The City has applied for $850,000 in grant funding, on behalf of the Hudson Parks, towards the estimated $1,462,994.50 cost.
Timing Considerations
Resolution obligating funds must be received by August 26, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council confirm the obligation of the City’s portion of the funding for Phase I of Veterans Trail by Resolution.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Manager