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To support the application of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for Transportation Enhancement funds from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for the Scioto Trail, namely a connector bridge and path from the neighborhoods of West Columbus to the regional greenway network of Columbus.
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Whereas, The City of Columbus is committed to providing safe, environmentally sensitive access to the Scioto River; and,
Whereas, The City of Columbus recognizes the important value of connecting the west side neighborhoods of Columbus to the downtown and the entire regional greenway system; and,
Whereas this project will provide a key connection for the state-wide Ohio-to-Erie Trail; and,
Whereas the City of Columbus will be responsible for future maintenance of the improvements; and,
Whereas, The City of Columbus will share in the project costs, an amount to be appropriated in future legislation; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby support the application of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department for Transportation Enhancement funds from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for trail improvements to the Scioto Trail.