Explanation
Background:
It is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit a Resolution of Support from the Columbus City Council along with the Department's application s to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for a Transportation Enhancement Grant for the Alum Creek Trail-Johnstown Road/East Columbus Connector, Olentangy Trail---Antrim Park to Bethel, and COGO Bike Share Expansion projects.
Principal Parties:
Vendor Name: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Vendor Address: 111 Liberty Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Vendor Contact Name and Phone: Nate Vogt (614) 228-2663
Contract Compliance Number: 31-1009675
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: n/a
Fiscal Impact: The total grant amount requested for these projects is $2,948,000. The City matching funds for these projects will be $1,144,707. If we are awarded these grants, separate ordinances will be prepared in the future to accept and appropriate the funding.
Emergency Justification:
An emergency exists in that the grant application was submitted August 15, 2014. A completed “Resolution of Authorization” must be submitted by October 1, 2014.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Transportation Enhancement Program for the Alum Creek Trail - Johnstown Road/East Columbus Connector, Olentangy Trail - Antrim Park to Bethel Rd. Connector, and COGO Bike Share Expansion; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
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WHEREAS, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is currently accepting applications for funding; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to apply for grant funding for the projects listed above; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be matched with City funds authorized by future legislation; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to ...
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