Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Natureworks Program for the Franklinton West Park Improvements, and to provide the necessary match funds. If awarded funding, a separate piece of legislation will be submitted to enter into a grant agreement and allocate the local match funds.
Background: This grant application would provide funding towards construction of playground improvements in the West Franklinton neighborhood along West Park, Dakota, and Guilford Avenues. During the past 2 years, the Recreation and Parks and the Department of Development have been closely engaging with the Franklinton community in developing park space in existing parkways along West Park Avenue, Dakota Avenue, and Guildford, Avenue. These greenspaces have been proposed to be activated as small neighborhood parks with play spaces, walking opportunities, gathering spaces, and pollinator plantings. The Franklinton community has also endorsed additional park amenities to be developed with Urban Infrastructure Recovery Funds through the Department of Development.
The grant application requires a Resolution of Support be included with the application package. The grant application will be for $92,000, with a required match of $45,000.
This ordinance requires $0.00 city of Columbus funds. If awarded the grant, future legislation will accept and appropriate the grant funds as well as the city match.
Principal Parties:
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
2045 Morese Road, E-2
Columbus, Ohio 43229
Natureworks Program, 614-265-6477
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested for this authorization as it is required as part of the grant application, which is due June 1, 2019.
Benefits to the Public: Fr...
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