City of Columbus - File #: 0545-2011

• File #: 0545-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/25/2011
• In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
• On agenda: 4/25/2011
• Final action: 4/27/2011
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry for $37,500.00 to address the Emerald Ash Borer infestation; to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry; to appropriate $37,500.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund # 286; and to declare an emergency. ($37,500.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/27/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/27/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/25/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/25/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/7/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/5/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/4/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/1/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/1/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/1/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/31/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/31/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/29/2011	1	REC & PARKS DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/29/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/29/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/29/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/28/2011	1	Rec & Parks Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background:
Since 2003, millions of ash trees have been killed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a devastating invasive insect, which claims the life of otherwise healthy, mature ash trees in as little as one year. These funds will aid in response and recovery of the urban forests from the EAB infestation. Removing hazardous and soon-to-be hazardous trees from public streets and restoring lost tree canopy cover are the primary objectives of this grant program. Ordinance # 1692-2010 authorized the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for the ODNR Division of Forestry grant to assist communities in Franklin County with the removal and replacement of infected and hazardous trees.

Emergency action is requested to enter into contract with ODNR and accept grant funds as soon as possible to address the Emerald Ash Borer infestation.

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry for $37,500.00 to address the Emerald Ash Borer infestation; to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry; to appropriate $37,500.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund # 286; and to declare an emergency. ($37,500.00)

Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry has awarded the City of Columbus grant funding to address the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Franklin County; and

WHEREAS, It is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry to accept grant funds; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to address the Emerald Ash Borer infestation and accept said grant funds for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE

BE IT ORDA...