Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the appropriation of grant and matching fund from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund - Alum Creek Trail--Shepard Connector. The Department was awarded grant funding construct the connection.
In May of 2017 the Department received notice that the project was funded.
Grant Funding to be accepted: $248,462.00
Local Match Funding: $152,984.00
The Shepard Connector to the Alum Creek Trail will build a 0.5 mile direct connection to the regional trail from Leonard Avenue. The project would be built along an abandoned rail corridor owned by Recreation and Parks between Leonard Avenue and the Alum Creek Trail at Hayden Park.
The North Central area of Columbus has been seriously underserved in the development of trails and greenways. In October of 2015, the 22 mile Alum Creek Trail was completed, and has become popular with families, fitness walkers, and cyclists. Although this regional trail passes directly by the Shepard and St. Mary’s neighborhoods in the central city, there are no hard connections yet. This project provides local residents with two direct connections to the trail and the expanding regional trail network.
Principal Parties:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Office of Real Estate
2045 Morse Road E-2, Columbus, OH 43229
D’Juan Hammonds 614-265-6417
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that Recreation and Parks can meet the deadline of the project grant funding as required by the State of Ohio.
Benefits to the Public: The Shepard community and near north east side of the city has been engaged in developing the grant application and project outcomes. Cycling, walking, running, and active trail uses provide highly recognized year-round benefits to urban lifestyles. Access to trails and t...
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