Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, NatureWorks for the Chatterton Park Improvements Project and to provide the necessary match funds per grant requirements. If awarded funding, a separate piece of legislation will be submitted at a later date to enter into a grant agreement and allocate the local funds. The grant amount is anticipated at $194,500.00 from the NatureWorks Grant Program (ODNR) with the City of Columbus being responsible for a match amount of $204,500.00 from CIP Funds.
In 2016, the Department acquired a 10.75 acre tract for future parkland development at the intersection of Chatterton Road and Brice Road. Based on community input and the opportunity to acquire high quality open space, the Department began a planning process for future development of a neighborhood park.
The NatureWorks Grant is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to assist Ohio public entities in the acquisition or development of public outdoor recreation areas. This grant will be used for the construction of a playground, athletic field, ¼ mile loop walk, and site furnishings to open the park. These improvements will serve residents of the Eastland/Brice area by providing a needed and easily accessible neighborhood park.
Principal Parties:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
2045 Morse Road, E-2, Columbus, OH 43229
Mary Fitch 614-265-6477
CC#: 31-6402047
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested to apply for this grant as the application must be submitted by May 15, 2018.
Benefits to the Public: Improving Chatterton Park will benefit the surrounding community by providing a park that will provide significant benefits to the health, inclusiveness, social equity, and economic vitality of the surrounding community.
Applying for grant funds is a part of the Department’s commitment to ...
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