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DPYS 2023 Acquisition of Property adjacent to Delaware Creek Park- $10,000
Parks and Youth Services
Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
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Authorizing the expenditure of $5,000 from the Operation Grant Fund for the purchase of property located at and known as 1665 Watova Rd. (Lucas County TD Parcel 16-23491), together with various costs and services related thereto, including but not limited to the purchase of real property interests, surveys, testing, title work, appraisals, closing costs, relocation costs, environmental assessments, and other incidental fees and expenses, for the expansion of Delaware Creek park and streambank stabilization to Delaware Creek; authorizing the mayor to accept bids for services and execute agreements as necessary and appropriate associated with the purchase of said property herein; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo has been awarded $500,000 through a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to perform stream bank enhancements and erosion control measures along the portion of Delaware Creek that falls inside Delaware Creek Park. The rear portion of the property at 1665 Watova Rd. stretches down the ravine to the edge of the creek. Through execution of this .11-acre acquisition we will be able to perform the full scope of stream bank enhancements necessary to stabilize the creek and prevent future erosion issues. The costs of the acquisition and associated fees are allowable expenses under the grant terms.
The current owner of the property has expressed a desire to sell this portion of the property to the City of Toledo.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $10,000 is allocated from Operation Grant Fund Account Code 2016-38000-6G00312STDSTD for the purchase of real property interests and associated costs; and further authorizing the expenditure of same.
SECTION 2. That the mayor and the D...
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