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Meeting Date:
03/27/2023
NatureWorks Grant - Thomas Cloud Park
Submitted By:
Kyren Gantt
Department:
Council Committee Review?:
Council Work Session
Date(s) of Committee Review:
03/27/2023
Audio-Visual Needs:
None
Emergency Legislation?:
No
Motion/Ordinance/
Resolution No.:
2023-R-7250
Agenda Item Description or Legislation Title
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To File And To Accept If Awarded A Grant Application With The Ohio Department Of Natural Resources NatureWorks Local Recreation Grants Program For The Acquisition Of Land To Expand The Size And Amenities At Thomas A. Cloud Park.
(first reading)
Purpose and Background
In August, 2022, the City of Huber Heights acquired land through an agreement with Oakes Tree Development and the City of Riverside. The purpose of the acquisition was to expand the size and amenities of Thomas Cloud Park. Initially, Oakes Tree Development proposed to construct residential homes located within the City of Riverside adjacent to Thomas Cloud Park; however, approximately nine (9) acres of the parcel could only be accessed via Huber Heights roadway infrastructure. Acknowledging that developing the acreage presents practical challenges with respect to providing basic government services, the developer, Riverside, and Huber Heights mutually agreed to a purchase agreement, whereas the acreage shall be purchased for the purposes of expanding Thomas Cloud Park and increasing accessibility for Huber Heights and Riverside residents.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant is a state-funded grant program that provides up to 75% of project cost assistance to Ohio municipalities for acquisition or development of public outdoor recreation areas. Per application instructions, the applicant must utilize an ordinance or resolution documenting authorization for completing a NatureWorks grant application.
Fiscal Impact
Source of Funds:
Grant
Cost:
$162,000
Recurring Cost? (Yes/No):
No
Funds Available in Current Budget? (Yes/No):
Yes
Financial Implications:
The City shall have five (5) years to complete the acquisition of the acres; the purpose being to provide sufficient time and opportunity to apply for grant funding. In exchange for the time consideration, the City has agreed to pay the developer earnest monies. The total earnest monies shall equal 20% of the total purchase price of the acres. Provided that the City is able to obtain the grant(s) necessary to purchase the acres on or before December 31, 2026, those monies paid in earnest in advance of the grant's award shall be applied toward the purchase of the property and, if possible, applied as the City's matching percentage of the awarded grant.
Attachments
Resolution - City of Riverside
ODNR Authorization Form
Resolution
2023-R-7250
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