9041-18 Authorize Grant for Wagar Park

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Referred to Finance 11/19/18 Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader RESOLUTION NO. 9041 -18 BY: A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it received the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of council, or otherwise to take effect at the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to apply to the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program for a $381,113 grant to be used for the reconstruction of Wagar Park. WHEREAS, the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, administers financial assistance for public recreation purposes, through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood desires financial assistance under the Land and Water Conservation Fund to help fund the revitalization plan at Wagar Park, better utilizing the park space for all ages; and WHEREAS, extensive planning for this park redesign has already been completed which includes the 2015 Park System Strategic Plan Update, numerous public meetings, opportunity to vote on preferred park concepts, and online surveys; and WHEREAS, the final concept design was completed in 2016, the cost estimate to complete the project is $862,227 and construction is scheduled to begin in 2019; and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 2.12 of the Third Amended Charter of the city of Lakewood, this Council by a vote of at least two thirds of its members determines that this resolution is an emergency measure, that this resolution shall take effect at the earliest date possible and that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public property health and safety and to provide for the usual daily operation of municipal departments in that the City Administration must submit formal support of its application no later than December 15, 2018; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. The Mayor of the City of Lakewood, or his designee, authorized and directed to execute and file an application with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and to provide all information and documentation required to become eligible for possible funding assistance of $381,113. Section 2. The Mayor, the Director of Public Works, Director of Law and the Director of Finance for the City of Lakewood are authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance. Section 3. The City of Lakewood agrees to obligate the funds required to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.