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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANT FOR THE REUTILIZATION OF THE FORMER KOBERNA PROPERTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUDSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S NEW 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 development of the former Koberna site for the Hudson City Schools Bus Garage and the City of Hudson Facilities.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Costs are currently being determined for reutilization of the former Koberna property on Hudson Drive. These costs will include structure demolition and site preparation in order that the site be developed for a new Hudson Schools bus garage and City of Hudson facilities. Staff seeks authorization to apply for the Summit County Land Bank Community Development Matching Grant up to $25,000 to help fund these costs.
Timing Considerations
Grant application is due March 3, 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 a Summit County Land Bank Community Development Matching Grant from the Summit County Land Reutilization Corporation for the development of the former Koberna site for the Hudson City Schools Bus Garage and the City of...
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