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DPS Ohio State University Extension
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a two-year Agreement with the Ohio State University Extension Service for its share of the Consumer and Urban Horticulture Program; authorizing the annual expenditure of an amount not to exceed $27,000, subject to annual General Fund appropriation; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
As part of the 2013-2014 Consumer and Urban Horticulture Program, the City of Toledo, along with the State of Ohio and Lucas County officials, entered into an Agreement with The Ohio State University Extension Service, authorized by Ordinance 79-13, to identify, map out, and spray areas affected by the Gypsy Moth. The City of Toledo would like to continue this Agreement for 2018-19 program years with the Ohio State University Extension. The Extension will continue to provide telephone and email consultation to City of Toledo residents, provide research based information on a variety of topics, and confirm gypsy moth and other invasive species infestations, and recommend suppression spraying if necessary. This program also provides valuable informational services to the inquiring public regarding the health, disposition, and risk assessment of trees living on private property, growing and harvesting food, and pesticide information and their organic alternatives. The City of Toledo will pay annual installments up to $27,000 for the program. Funds for this expenditure are included in the Proposed FY2018 General Fund Budget for the Department of Public Service Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a two-year Agreement with the Ohio State University Extension Service to promote and sponsor an Urban Horticulture Education Program, including Gypsy Moth suppression and management.
SECTION 2. That an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $27,000 annually over the life of the agreement is authorized from the General Fund, Account Code 1001-60500-2000312STDSTD for payment to Lucas County or their designee; subject to future appropriations.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue his warrant or warrants against the above mentioned Account Code in an amount not to exceed $27,000 per year, in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and so that these projects can be initiated as soon as possible for the timely dissemination of public information regarding tree and garden health and for the seasonal control of gypsy moths from Toledo’s urban forests.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council