Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COST-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE BRANDYWINE CREEK WATERSHED STUDY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's (NEORSD) Community Cost-Share Program provides funding to member communities, like the City of Hudson, for community specific stormwater management projects. 25% of the total annual Stormwater Fee collected from each community is allocated to the Community Cost-Share Account of each Member Community. The City also received a $15,000 grant from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission, making this project cost-neutral to the City.
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Legislative History
16-0086 - Discussion regarding Brandywine Creek and Brandywine Creek Tributary Watershed Study.
16-171 - Affirming application to Ohio Lake Erie Commission for a Lake Erie Protection Fund Small Grant
17-3 -Enter into a Regional Stormwater Program Service Agreement with NEORSD
17-20 - Accepting funding from Ohio Lake Erie Commission for a Lake Erie Protection Fund Small Grant
17-35 - Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith for the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study
Purpose & Explanation
Staff applied for participation in the NEORSD Community Cost-Share Program. NEORSD has approved the City's application for funds in the amount of $61,332 to be used towards the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study.
Timing Considerations
This Resolution needs Council's approval prior to the consultant starting the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study for the City of Hudson.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the Cost-Share Agreement with The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for funds to be used towards the Brandywine Creek Watershed Study. Staff also requests that emergency ...
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