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Councilmember Williams
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Authorizing the expenditure of $150,000 from the District Improvement Program for construction of an athletic field at Robinson Park; authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary contract; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
A District Improvement Program application has been submitted to provide funding to construct an athletic field at Robinson Park. The District Improvement Review Committee convened on October 25, 2024, and recommended approval of this application in an amount of $150,000.
The current recreation field has ruts, exposed concrete, and uneven areas which deteriorate the level of play, inhibit proper drainage, and also could result potential injury to players. The construction project will remove the concrete, regrade the field, and seed with appropriate turf grass. The total cost of the project is estimated at $150,000.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That a sum of $150,000 is authorized for expenditure from Account Code 5040-10100-8CP2222DNGPRO from the District Improvement Program for construction of an athletic field at Robinson Park.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to execute the necessary contract from the District Improvement Program, upon such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Director of the Department of Economic Development, the Director of Parks & Youth Services, and the Director of Law.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the above account code in payment of the above authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed that authorized in Section 1 upon presentation of the 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 the same is necess...
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