Explanation
Background:
The Ohio Department of Development will award up to $36,100.00 as part of the ARRA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund program. The grant is for the monitoring, oversight and removal of the asbestos roof at the Harrison House. The Harrison House is listed on both the Register of Historic Properties (1985) as well as the National Register of Historic Places (1972). The City of Columbus' share is partnered with the current lessees of the Harrison House -- Holy Family Church and the Franklinton Historical Society. The match will be to replant the landscape of the property, replace the roof with asphalt shingles approved by the City of Columbus Historical Office. The Harrison House is located at 570 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215.
Fiscal Impact: The City's match will be identified in a future ordinance not to exceed $20,000.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $36,100.00; to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Development Urban Development Division for the Harrison House Asbestos Roof Replacement Project; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Development Urban Development Division is accepting applications for grant funding for urban development projects; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to apply for a grant for the Harrison House Asbestos Roof Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, future legislation will follow to appropriate and expend grant funds, and to enter into contract with the selected roofing contractor; 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 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 and accept a grant with the Ohio Department of Development, Urban Development Division for the Harrison House Asbestos Roof Replacement Project.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance authorizes an application for and acceptance of the grant funds, and to contract with the Ohio Department of Development Urban Development Division only, which is not a commitment to expend City funds.
SECTION 3. That future legislation will follow to authorize appropriation and expenditure of funds, and to enter into contract with roofing contractor.
SECTION 4. 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.