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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -148 <br />By: Mayor Jones <br />A RESOL UTION A UTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH <br />OLMSTED TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF <br />DEVELOPMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH <br />EQUALIZATION BASIN PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED, FURTHER <br />AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO <br />ACCEPT THE GRANT FUNDS, AND DECLARINGANEMERGENCY. <br />WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Development is accepting applications for grant <br />funding from communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure with the objective of <br />improving access to water and better managing wastewater systems and infrastructure; and <br />WHEREAS, projects included within the scope of possible funding include sewer / <br />wastewater treatment plant improvements and expansion, replacement of sanitary sewer lines and <br />installation of systems to manage excess sanitary infiltration / overflow; and <br />WHEREAS, it is accordingly the desire of this Council to authorize the City of North <br />Olmsted to make application for said grant funding and to authorize the Mayor to enter into an <br />Agreement, if necessary, for acceptance of same if awarded. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: <br />SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to make application for Ohio Department <br />of Development Grant Funding for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects and, <br />specifically, the South Equalization Basin Project, and, if awarded, the Mayor is hereby <br />authorized to enter into an Agreement, on behalf of the City of North Olmsted, if necessary to <br />accept and secure grant funding. <br />SECTION 2: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure <br />immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and further <br />for the reason that it is necessary that this Resolution go into effect immediately since the <br />application deadline is January 17, 2024; and further provided it receives the affirmative vote of <br />two-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its <br />passage and approval by the Mayor. <br />PASSED: 444tU AM ZQ First Reading. 02 <br />Second Reading: <br />Third Reading: — — <br />Committee: <br />