Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER’S ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE SUMMIT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT RENOVATIONS AT THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
Executive Summary: The County of Summit is an entitlement community which receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program.
Body
Legislative History
17-163 authorized the City Manager to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding from Summit County.
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson was awarded $75,000 for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) renovations for the new administration building at 1140 Terex Road that will house the new city administration offices. The Community Development Block Grant will fund renovations necessary, including a ramp and ADA accessible restrooms, for senior citizen accessibility in the mixed-use space.
Timing Considerations
The funds must be spent by the end of October 2018.
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 the Community Development Block Grant from Summit County for the Americans with Disabilities Act renovations to allow for senior citizen use of the new administration building.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thom Sheridan, Assistant City Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator