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DPYS Authorization to Apply for $91,564 ODNR NatureWorks Grant
Parks and Youth Services
Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in the amount of $91,564 for improvements to the Grove Patterson tennis courts; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo, Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking authorization to apply for funds granted by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) through their NatureWorks Program to support necessary renovations to the tennis courts at Grove Patterson Park. Through conversations with the adjacent elementary school and community partners, staff have determined that activation of the tennis courts can be greatly improved by implementing these improvements. The proposed renovations include re-paving the entire game court area, partial replacement of the fencing, and sidewalk adjustments to improve accessibility. The grant requires a minimum 25% match from the City of Toledo, which will be met through an internal District Improvement Program grant of $60,000 sponsored by District 5 Councilman Sam Melden.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to apply for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in the amount of $91,564 to support renovations to the tennis courts at Grove Patterson Park.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance, being an emergency measure, shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective for timely application for the grant funds.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 11, nays 0.
Passed: June 17, 2025, as an emergency measure: yeas 11, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: June 23, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor