Resolution Number 2023-30
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2023-30
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING KATHRYN THALMAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT AND/OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the State Capital Improvement Program and the Local Transportation Improvement Program both provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for capital improvements to public infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Clairsville is planning to make capital improvements to the Central Park Drainage and Sinkhole; and,
WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvement herein above described is considered to be a priority need for the community and is a qualified project under the OPWC programs.
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 OPWC for funds as described above.
SECTION 2: That the Mayor of the City of St. Clairsville is authorized to enter into any agreements 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 health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of St. Clairsville, and in order to meet the September 1, 2023, grant funding submission deadline.
SECTION 4: That 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.
PASSED at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of St. Clairsville on this 21st day of August, 2023, by the affirmative vote of 5 members of the Council.