Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON PARKS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources administers the Clean Ohio Trails Fund to provide grant funding for recreational trails.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff is seeking funding of 75% of the cost, up to $500,000, for Veterans Trail Phase IV on Barlow Road.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due February 1, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for grant funding from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund on behalf of the Hudson Parks for funding for Phase IV of Veterans Trail.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager
Trent Wash, Asst. Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator