Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OBLIGATION OF MATCHING FUNDS FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELLSWORTH MEADOWS TRAIL EXPANSION, IF THE GRANT IS AWARDED TO THE HUDSON PARKS.
Executive Summary: The Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, requires a Resolution of Authorization whereby the applicant obligates funding of $290,310.00 required to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for reimbursement of $145,155.00 of the project costs.
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Legislative History
Council authorized application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant in the amount of $145,155.00. Resolution No. 16-118
Purpose & Explanation
On July 18, 2016, the Hudson Park Board made a recommendation to Council to obligate the 50% match ($145,155.00) from the Park Fund if the grant is awarded to the Hudson Parks.
Documentation is needed to show the availability of funds to complete the proposed project and obligating of funds necessary for the required match.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due November 15, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the Finance Director to obligate the funds necessary to satisfactorily complete the construction of the Ellsworth Meadows Trail Expansion project and become eligible for reimbursement of 50% of the project cost.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director
Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator