Explanation
Background:
The Recreation and Parks Department worked with the Stockbridge Park neighborhood to develop a master plan for park development. The project includes a new playground, typical furnishings, new ball diamonds, improvements to existing parking lot, and the planting of trees. The total cost for this portion of the project is $140,000.00 in which the City is applying for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program totaling $70,000. The remaining $70,000 would come from the City as part of the grant's 50 percent required match.
Fiscal Impact: If awarded, the department would receive $70,000.00 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program and 50 pecent, or $70,000, would come from the department as a required grant match. This legislation does not authorize any expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $70,000.00 for the development of Stockbridge Park; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Program is accepting applications for Neighborhood Park Development; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to apply for a grant for the Stockbridge Park project; and
WHEREAS, future legislation will follow to accept, appropriate and expend grant funds; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to apply for and accept this grant for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to apply for a grant with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $70,000.00 for the development of Stockbridge Park.
SECTION 2....
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