Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A LITTER MANAGEMENT GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RENEWAL FEE REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO RETAIN ITS “KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL” AFFILIATION.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awards Litter Management Grants for the purpose of supporting community based litter collections.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 16-71 authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the OEPA to accept a Litter Management Grant to assist in funding the cost of training required for the City to acquire a “Keep America Beautiful” affiliation, passed May 3, 2016.
Resolution 17-109 expressed support for Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and established the “Keep Hudson Beautiful” Committee, passed July 18, 2017.
Purpose & Explanation
There is an annual renewal fee of $550.00 for “Keep America Beautiful” affiliations. The Litter Management Grant of $500.00 can be used towards the renewal fee. A 10% match of $50 is required.
Timing Considerations
The grant application was due on February 2, 2018.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends the City Council affirm the application submitted by the City Manager’s designee to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for a Litter Management Grant to substantially fund the cost of the “Keep Hudson Beautiful” renewal fee.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager
Kevin Powell, Asst. Public Works Director
Sonya Mottram, Administrative Support Supervisor
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator