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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 23 By: Mayor Jones A RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (ODNR) IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 AS PART OF ODNR'S RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR NEW RECREATION TRAIL CONSTRUCTIONAT NORTH OLMSTED'S PARRS, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCE WHEREAS, ODNR provides assistance to local government through its Recreational Trails Program to provide funding for the rehabilitation, development, maintenance, and acquisition of recreational trails and related facilities with awards up to $150,000.00 subject to matching funds of 20%; and WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement recommends and requests that City Council authorize him to file an application with ODNR on behalf of the City of North Olmsted to receive up to $150,000.00 in grant funding for the purpose of funding new recreation trails at North Olmsted's parks, subject to 20% matching funds; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement to apply for the Recreational Trails Program grant funding by ODNR and, if awarded, to further authorize the Mayor to accept the award and execute agreements for same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO. SECTION 1: The Director of Recreation and Public Engagement is hereby authorized to make application to ODNR for a Recreational Trails Program grant in an amount up to $150,000.00 for the purpose constructing new recreational trails at North Olmsted City Parks and, if awarded, that the Mayor is further authorized to enter into agreements to accept an award on behalf of the City of North Olmsted. SECTION 2: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Recreational Trails Grant Program agreements which obligate the City of North Ohnsted to commit matching funds required by ODNR to satisfactorily complete the proposed park trails project and by commitment of required matching funds to maintain eligibility for reimbursement in accordance with the terms of the Recreational Trails Program by ODNR. SECTION 3: The Clerk of Council is authorized and directed to provide and supply a certified true and accurate copy of this Resolution to and for the purpose of documenting the City of North Olmsted's adoption hereof and approvals required by ODNR for the Recreational Trails Grant Program application and, if awarded, acceptance with matching funds.