Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant and enter into agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, and to provide for the appropriation of said funds to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. Funding from ODNR has been awarded to install two (2) six (6) foot wide, crushed stone walking paths totaling 5,950 feet in length at Big Run Park.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency in order to comply with the terms of the grant which states that the project must be completed on or before December 31, 2008.
A 20% grant match of $9,738.00 is being provided out of the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $48,688.00 and enter into an agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, for the installation of walking paths at Big Run Park, to authorize an appropriation of $48,688.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($48,688.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Real Estate and Land Management, has awarded the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, a grant to install two (2) six (6) foot wide crushed stone walking paths totaling 5,950 feet in length at Big Run Park; and
WHEREAS, these paths will connect the shelter house with the large playground area and the Derby Hill area; and
WHEREAS, these paths will benefit the community in terms of creating increased recreation and health opportunities, accessibility and safety; and
WHEREAS, these paths will provide a sturdy walking surface for our users; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept said grant and appropriate said funds; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the u...
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