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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AN OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SECTION 319(H) NON-POINT SOURCE PROGRAM GRANT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Sycamore Woods Condominium Association, SWCA, the City has identified a degraded segment of Sycamore Run with rapidly eroding channel banks; and
WHEREAS, the stream channel straddles property owned by SWCA and the City and the erosion is adversely impacting the riparian corridor on both properties, and restoring a stable channel pattern will provide a solution that improves water quality and aquatic habitat; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for qualified projects through the Section 319(h) Non-Point Source Grant program administered by the Ohio EPA, and the Service Department wishes to apply for a grant, which is a 20% matching grant; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with the filing of the grant immediately as the deadline is May 13, 2011, and all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to file grant application with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for Section 319(h) Non-Point Source Program Grant, for Sycamore Run improvements.
Section 2. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.