CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO.2026 - 20 By: Mayor Jones A RESOL UTION A UTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF RECREA TION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY CAPITAL BUDGET COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,643.00 FOR THE NORTH OLMSTED PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL RENOVATIONPROJECT, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City of North Olmsted is seeking capital funding to revitalize the Veterans Memorial at North Olmsted Community Park through a two-phase modernization project, with the primary purpose to increase public accessibility and, further, to create a functional commemorative space by installing new concrete loop paths, a connector path to existing walkways, and specialized memorials; and WHEREAS, capital dollars will be used for site demolition, infrastructure improvements including brick pavers and seven flagpoles, and the installation of five major monuments, most notably the Gold Star Family Memorial; and WHEREAS, the match amount is $24,164.00 and the net grant amount is $217,479.00, with funds available to pay the invoices for the project and then seek reimbursement from ODNR for 80% of eligible project costs; and WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement recommends and requests that City Council authorize him to file an application with the General Assembly of Ohio on behalf of the City of North Olmsted to receive a net $217,479.00 in grant funding for the purpose of funding the North Olmsted Park Veterans Memorial Renovation Project, subject to matching funds of $24,164.00; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement to apply for the General Assembly Capital Budget Community Project Grant 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 the Ohio General Assembly Capital Budget Community Project Grant in the net amount of $217,479.00 for the purpose revitalizing the North Olmsted Park Veterans Memorial 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 this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and in order to meet the grant application deadline of March 12, 2026; and further provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. PASSED: „ho ATTEST: ATRICE TAYLOR Clerk of Council APPROVED: t j MAYOR NICOLE DAIL J NES First Reading: —9-. Second Reading: !us � Third Reading: %c`_" Committee: - LO J. BROSSARD President of Council APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM. - Is/ Michael R. Gareau, Jr. MICHAEL R. GAREA U, JR. Director of Law Yea: Nay: Abs nt: 2