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:
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MAYOR NICOLE DAIL J NES
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Second Reading: !us �
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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:
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