Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Public Utilities to submit a grant application to the NatureWorks grant program administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for consideration for grant funding. This grant program requires a 25% local match. The total amount of the project is $105,650.00. The grant amount is $79,237.00. The grant, should it be awarded, will provide funding for the Hoover Lower East Development Project (in Franklin County). This project will provide safer access to the existing pavilion, protect the stream and install green infrastructure in and around the parking area to lessen the impact of stormwater runoff into one of the City's raw water sources.
The Hoover Lower East Development Project's proposed improvements include the development of a parking area with a stormwater wetland and infiltration trench, the removal and native restoration of an existing gravel parking area in close proximity to an existing stream, and related activities.
A subsequent ordinance to accept this grant, should it be awarded, is required before the City will obligate its funds.
It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as the grant requires this authorization to submit the grant application be passed prior to the application deadline date of February 1, 2011.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Public Utilities to submit a grant application to the NatureWorks Grant Program for a grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Hoover Lower East Development Project, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for grant funding from the NatureWorks Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities desires to submit a grant application to the NatureWorks Grant Program for a grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and
WHEREAS, said grant is for is for improvements to the Hoover Lower East Development Area of Hoover Reservoir to install a stormwater wetland and infiltration trench, remove and restore and existing gravel parking area in close proximity to an existing stream and related activities to preserve and protect the water quality of one of the City's raw water sources.
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities 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 OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized and directed to submit a grant application to the NatureWorks Grant Program for a grant administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the funding of the Hoover Lower East Development Project. This project will provide safer access to the existing pavilion, protect the stream and install green infrastructure in and around the parking area to lessen the impact of stormwater runoff into one of the City's raw water sources.
Section 2. That this ordinance authorizes an application be submitted and is not a commitment to expend City funds. A second ordinance to authorize the acceptance of 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.