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AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE OPWC FOR FUNDING OF VARIOUS CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VIII, Section 2K of the Ohio Constitution, the state of Ohio is authorized to issue bonds and other obligations of the state for the purpose of financing public infrastructure capital improvements of political subdivisions as designated by law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 164.06 of the Ohio Revised Code, the District Three Public Works Integrating Committee has been created to accept, evaluate and recommend applications for state financing of capital infrastructure improvement projects of political subdivisions in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 164.05 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Ohio Public Works Commission has been created to accept and approve applications for state financing of capital infrastructure improvement projects of political subdivisions in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna has conducted a capital inventory and needs assessment and has determined that it is necessary to submit applications for financial assistance for capital infrastructure improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer is requesting authorization to apply for the 2015 round 30 OPWC application to secure grant funds for the South Stygler Road widening project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to apply to the District Three Public Works Integrating Committee and the Ohio Public Works Commission for financial assistance for the following capital infrastructure improvement project: South Stygler Road Widening Project.
Section 2. The Mayor is further authorized to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance in conjunction with the recommendations of the city engineer, and approved as to form by the city attorney, in accordance with all authority granted to and limitations upon by the city director of finance.
Section 3. This Resolution is for the preservation of public health, safety and welfare and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by a majority of the Council and upon approval by the Mayor, or otherwise at the earliest time allowed by law.