[2025-33 Enhanced Mobility Vehicle NOACA Grant.pdf] CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 33 By: Mayor Jones A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ENHANCED MOBILITY PROGRAM GRANT (SECTION 5310) FROM THE NORTHEAST OHIO AREAWIDE COORDINATING AGENCY (NOACA) FOR A NEW TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FOR THE SENIOR CENTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA), mission is to strengthen regional cohesion, preserve existing infrastructure, and build a sustainable multimodal transportation system to support economic development and enhance quality of life in Northeast Ohio; and WHEREAS, the Administration seeks to apply for an Enhanced Mobility (Section 5310) Program grant from NOACA for a new transportation vehicle for the Senior Center in 2026, with a matching fund requirement of twenty percent (20%); and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement to apply for said grant from NOACA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Director of Recreation and Public Engagement be, and he hereby is, authorized to make application for NOACA (Section 5310) for Program grant funding for enhanced mobility, specifically a new transportation vehicle, including commitment of twenty percent (20%). SECTION 2: That the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to accept the said NOACA (Section 5310) Program funding, if awarded, on behalf of the City of North Olmsted, including commitment of 20% matching funds, and to execute a contract, if required, as well as other contract documents necessary to effectuate receipt of the grant. SECTION 3: 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 deadline of April 11, 2025; 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. 2 PASSED: ________________________ First Reading: _______________ Second Reading: _______________ Third Reading: _______________ Committee: __________________ ATTEST: _____________________________ __________________________ BEATRICE TAYLOR LOUIS J. BROSSARD Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _____________________ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: _______________________________ /s/ Michael R. Gareau, Jr._________ MAYOR NICOLE DAILEY JONES MICHAEL R. GAREAU, JR. Director of Law