Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT CLEAN OHIO TRAILS FUND GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON PARKS.
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. 17-12 authorized the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for a Clean Ohio Trails Fund Grant.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought $500,000 in grant funding from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund towards the completion of Phase IV of the Veterans Trail. The estimated total project cost is $866,831.00. The City of Hudson was eligible to apply for up to 75% of the cost of the trail or up to $500,000. On October 23, 2017, ODNR notified staff that the City is eligible to receive up to $500,000 in reimbursement for the cost of Veterans Trail Phase IV, based on funding availability.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to accept a $500,000 Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the Hudson Parks.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thom Sheridan, City Engineer
Trent Wash, Assistant Public Works Director
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator