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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPT ASSISTANCE FROM THE CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION PROGRAM FUND ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION; FOR A GRANT ON A CONSERVATION WATER QUALITY PROJECT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Public Works Commission has funds available as part of the Clean Ohio Conservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks and Recreation has requested that application be made for Clean Ohio Conservation Fund Grant for a conservation water quality project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna is eligible to apply for grant funding and will agree to contribute matching funds to benefit its citizens and the environment if selected; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to proceed with this ordinance to meet the grant application deadline of May 1, 2013, and all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and submit a Clean Ohio Conservation Fund Grant application.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents required by the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund and agreements in making such application and, if the City is selected as a grant recipient, accepting the grant funds.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, 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.