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 obtain approval to apply for said grant so that a completed resolution of authorization can be submitted by Oct. 1, 2014; and NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to apply for grants with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for the Alum Creek Trail - Johnstown Road/East Columbus Connector, Olentangy Trail - Antrim Park to Bethel Rd. Connector, and COGO Bike Share Expansion Projects.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance authorizes an application for the grant funds only, and is not a commitment to expend City funds.
SECTION 3. That future legislation will follow to authorize acceptance, appropriation and expenditure of funds.
SECTION 4. That the City of Columbus does agree to obligate the funds required to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms and conditions of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) Grant Program.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.