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DPYS Authorization to Accept $100,680 ODNR NatureWorks Grant
Parks and Youth Services
Joe Fausnaugh (x3884)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in the amount of $100,680 for improvements to the Detwiler Park baseball fields; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of said proceeds in the Capital Improvement Fund; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo, Department of Parks and Youth Services applied for and was awarded funds granted by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) through their NatureWorks Program to support necessary renovations to the baseball fields at Detwiler Park. The Parks Department has seen increased demand for these fields over the past several years. The proposed renovations will better support this increased use and restore Detwiler Park as a viable location for regional tournaments. The grant requires a minimum 20% match from the City of Toledo, $25,000 has been budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund and authorized for expenditure through Ordinance 139-23 to meet matching fund requirements.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to accept and deposit a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in the amount of $100,680 to support renovations to the baseball fields at Detwiler Park into the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 540G-40100-8G8657STDSTD.
SECTION 2. That the appropriation of $100,680 is authorized from the unappropriated grant proceeds of the Capital Improvement Fund to Account Code 540G-40100-8G8657STDSTD and the expenditure of same is authorized to support renovations to the baseball fields at Detwiler Park.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids and award contracts for the purpose...
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