Explanation
An application is being submitted to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for a trail development grant.
The application is to be used for development of improvements to Goodale Street, from Olentangy River Road, to Michigan Avenue. Work will include widening the walkway on the Goodale Street bridge over SR 315 and the river to provide a fully accessible bike/ped crossing, building a connector ramp from the bridge to the Olentangy Trail, and improving the cycling connectivity from Harrison West/Michigan Avenue.
The City's matching portion of this grant is to come from capital improvement bond funding.
Emergency action is requested so the legislation can be included in the grant application package.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit a grant application to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Transportation Enhancement Funds for Goodale Street Bicycle and Pedistrian Improvements; and to declare an emergency.
Body
Whereas, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is accepting applications for grant funding from the federal Transportation Enhancement Fund; and
Whereas, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to apply for said funding for development of the Goodale Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements; and
Whereas, the City wishes to cooperate with the City of Grandview Heights in developing improved bicycle and pedestrian connectivity along this corridor; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that is immediately necessary to apply for said grant for the preservation of public health, peace, property, and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized and directed to submit a grant application in the amount of to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Transportation Enhancement Funds.
Section 2. That this ordinance authorized an application only and is not a commitment to expend City funds. A second ordinance to authorize the grant is required before the City will obligate its funds.
Section 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.