Resolution Number 2017-48
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPALACHIAN
REGIONAL COMMISSION AND/OR OHIO GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF APPALACHIA PROGRAMS AND TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia (GOA) provide financial assistance for equipment and capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Clairsville is planning to make capital improvements to their new reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Clairsville is requesting a grant from the ARC and/or GOA programs in the amount of $200,000.00 for said project; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Clairsville has matching funds in the amount of $2,257,750.00 from other grants, loans, and/or local funds for said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO:
Section 1: That the Mayor of the City of St. Clairsville is hereby authorized to apply to the ARC and/or GOA programs for funds as described above.
Section 2: The Mayor of the City of St. Clairsville is authorized to enter into any agreement as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance.
Section 3: That this Resolution is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and the safety of the residents of the City of St. Clairsville regarding funds necessary for the new reservoir.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by the Charter of the City of St. Clairsville, Ohio.
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PASSED at a meeting of the Council of the City of St. Clairsville on this 8th day of November, 2017, by the affirmative vote of 6 members of the council.
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