Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development (Ohio DOD) for the Blueprint Linden - Hudson / McGuffey Project. The amount of the award is $3,500,000.00.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law March 11, 2021 and established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which together make up the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. This program was intended to provide support to State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain impacts on their communities, residents, and businesses. Grantee agrees to comply with all requirements of the SLFRF.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be approved in the form of design contracts, right of way acquisition, and/or construction contracts that will be submitted for Council's approval.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested to immediately provide the Department of Public Utilities with the authorization to enter into the grant agreement.
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To authorize and direct the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Development for the Blueprint Linden - Hudson / McGuffey Project; to accept and expend grant funds for the Blueprint Linden - Hudson / McGuffey Project and issue refunds if necessary after final accounting is performed; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Development has awarded the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities a grant for Blueprint Linden - Hudson / McGuffey Project in the amount of $3,500,000.00.
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to accept the Ohio Department of Development...
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