Explanation
Background:-
An application is being submitted to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, for funding for the development and improvement at park facilities under the Natureworks program fund. The application is for $84,750.00 and will fund improvements at Big Run Park located on the southwest corner of Columbus. The proposed improvements include installation of two 6-foot wide crushed limestone walking paths to increase access and recreational opportunities for the community.
The required local match of $16,950.00 will be provided from the Recreation and Parks Capital Improvement Program dollars.
This is a State grant program that requires the project to be completed in three years.-Emergency legislation is requested so the legislation can be included in the grant application process.
Fiscal Impact: -
$84,750.00 in grant funding is being applied for and requested for Big Run Park Improvements.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to submit a grant application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, totaling $84,750.00, for Improvements to Big Run Park, and to declare an emergency. ($84,750.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, is accepting grant applications for funding under the Nature Works Program; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to apply for said funding for improvements at Big Run Park; 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 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 the Recreation and Parks Department be and he is hereby authorized and directed to submit a grant application in the amount of $84,750.00 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, for improvements at Big Run Park.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance authorizes 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.