[2023-148 Grant EQ Basin.pdf] CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -148 By: Mayor Jones A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH EQUALIZATION BASIN PROJECT AND, IF AWARDED, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT THE GRANT FUNDS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Development is accepting applications for grant funding from communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure with the objective of improving access to water and better managing wastewater systems and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, projects included within the scope of possible funding include sewer / wastewater treatment plant improvements and expansion, replacement of sanitary sewer lines and installation of systems to manage excess sanitary infiltration / overflow; and WHEREAS, it is accordingly the desire of this Council to authorize the City of North Olmsted to make application for said grant funding and to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Agreement, if necessary, for acceptance of same if awarded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to make application for Ohio Department of Development Grant Funding for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects and, specifically, the South Equalization Basin Project, and, if awarded, the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement, on behalf of the City of North Olmsted, if necessary to accept and secure grant funding. 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 further for the reason that it is necessary that this Resolution go into effect immediately since the application deadline is January 17, 2024; 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: ________________________ First Reading: _______________ Second Reading: _______________ Third Reading: _______________ Committee: __________________ 2 ATTEST: _____________________________ __________________________ BEATRICE TAYLOR LOUIS 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