Explanation
Background: The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is applying for a grant from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission to develop a balanced growth plan for the Olentangy River Watershed, a portion of which lies within Columbus. If MORPC receives the grant, it will form a Watershed Planning Partnership (WPP) of jurisdictions with planning authority within the Olentangy River Watershed. The WPP will then work collaboratively to develop a plan for the Olentangy River Watershed. The balanced growth plan would identify Priority Conservation Areas and Priority Development Areas within the watershed. The plan would also identify a tools and programs through which Priority Conservation Areas can be protected and enhanced while sustainable development can be driven to Priority Development Areas. The balanced growth plan would contain recommendations rather than mandated requirements however its success will depend on the active participation of the jurisdictions within the watershed. This resolution is intended to confirm that should MORPC be awarded a grant to facilitate the process, Columbus will participate in the balanced growth plan. Resolutions of support from participating communities are due by November 30, 2009 and grant awards are scheduled to be announced in mid December. No City funds are obligated by this resolution and the project budget does not contemplate contributions from Columbus or other partner jurisdictions.
Fiscal Impact: No funds are obligated or implied by this resolution.
Title
A Resolution of support for MORPC's application for funding to facilitate the development of a balanced growth plan for the Olentangy River Watershed; and further to express the City's intention to participate actively in the Watershed Planning Partnership.
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WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is applying for a grant from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission to develop a balanced growth plan for the Olent...
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