Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to make payment to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to support the City’s participation in the Central Ohio Greenways Program for calendar year 2017.
Established in 2005 by MORPC, the Central Ohio Greenways Program seeks to increase the number of central Ohioans using trails for transportation and recreation through efforts that increase connectivity via communication, education, partnerships, and trail development. As a funding partner, the City of Columbus has committed funds in the amount of $25,000.00 to support those activities.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $25,000.00 is available in the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority for this expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to facilitate payment of the aforementioned obligation as soon as possible.
Title
To amend the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to make payment to MORPC relative to City’s participation in the Central Ohio Greenways Program for calendar year 2017; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Streets and Highway Improvement Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, MORPC established the Central Ohio Greenways Program to increase the number of central Ohioans using trails for transportation and recreation through efforts that increase connectivity via communication, education, partnerships, and trail development; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to supporting those activities effort as a funding partner of the program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service has received an invoice from MOR...
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