Explanation
Background:
This project takes place at the southwest corner of Hayden Run Rd and Dublin Rd in northwest Columbus. Parcel numbers are 560-253308 and 200-003451. The project includes two deeds.
This legislation request will enable the director to sign the grant agreement and for the appropriation of grant and matching funds.
Land acquisition expenditure legislation will be created separately at a later date after negotiations by the Real Estate Office.
This project consists of fee-simple acquisition of about 3.6 acres of unique natural area, demolition of existing buildings, removal of invasive species, and restoration of floodplain meadow.
Special Purpose funding to be used for this project is from the sale of Home Road property.
Emergency action is requested to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works and begin acquisition immediately thereafter.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of this ordinance will be to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $400,000. This City will contribute $140,000 toward the match for a total project cost of $540,000. The City match will come from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance will also be to reduce the Special Purpose Fund's unappropriated balance by $140,000.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant and enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission in the amount of $400,000.00 for the Hayden Run Falls Project; to transfer $140,000 to Grant Fund 286 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose fund; to authorize the appropriation of $540,000.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 286; and to declare an emergency. ($540,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Public Works Commission has awarded the City of Columbus grant funding in the amount of $400,000 for the Hayden Run Fall Project.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contrac...
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