2026R-7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF VERMILION TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF OHIO FOR FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE UNDER THE NATUREWORKS GRANT PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, The State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, administers financial assistance for public recreation purposes, through the State of Ohio NatureWorks grant program and
WHEREAS, the City of Vermilion desires financial assistance under the NatureWorks Grant Program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERMILION, OHIO, ERIE COUNTY, OHIO:
SECTION 1: That the Council of the City of Vermilion, Ohio authorizes and directs the Parks Director to submit a grant application through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and to provide all information and documentation required to become eligible for possible funding assistance.
SECTION 2: That the Mayor of the City of Vermilion, Ohio is further authorized to sign any necessary documents related to said grant application and has the authority both in applying and if the grant is awarded to sign off on any additional requirements.
SECTION 3: That the City of Vermilion does agree to obligate the funds required to satisfactorily complete the proposed project identified as the Sherod Park Parking Lot Pavement and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms of the NatureWorks Grant Program.
SECTION 4: This Council hereby finds and determines that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this Resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any committees that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the public and in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
SECTION 5: That this Resolution shall go into effect and be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage; the necessity for emergency is to make application prior to the grant submission deadline of July 15, 2026