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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03 Resolution RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS Dayton legal Blank Co" Fa,m No, 30045 Resolution No. .. .. 05-03 Passed " ...., _n______._m._. YEAR -------- . A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY'S OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO FILE A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION CLEAN OHIO CONSERVATION FUND. WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, through the Ohio Public Works Commission, administers financial assistance for open space and riparian corridors, through the State of Ohio Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires financial assistance under the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund to reimburse a portion of the cost of acquisition of land located along the Scioto River Corridor. NOW, T4FORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State I of Ohio, members of the elected officials concurring that: Section 1. The City of Dublin approves filing a grant application, to receive financial assistance under the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file an application with the Ohio Public Works Commission and to provide all information and documentation required to become eligible for possible funding assistance. Section 3. The City of Dublin does agree to obligate the funds required to satisfactorily complete the proposed project and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms and conditions of the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund. Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage in accordance with section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter. Passed this 3 r "'- day of '- ft.b Y:tAOi ' 2003 ~Ofi : ayor - PreSI mg f lcer ATTEST: Q~.~~ Clerk of Council I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. UoDt, Office of the City Manager 5200 Emerald Parkway. Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006 Phone: 614-410-4400 · Fax: 614-410-4490 Memo CITY OF DUBLIN To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manage~ S. Q>~' Date: February 3, 2003 I iated By: Marsha I. Grigsby, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance ~~ Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst Project Jay Herskowitz, Assistant City Engineer Team: Laura Karagory, Landscape Architect Kelly Dannenfelser, Planner Re: Resolution 05-03 Clean Ohio Conservation Fund (Round 2) Project: Scioto River Greenway Summarv: The City has submitted a pre-screening document for funding a Round 2 Clean Ohio Conservation Fund project. Find attached a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to file a grant application with the Ohio Public Works Commission for Clean Ohio Conservation funding, and certifying that local funds are available for the City's matching share. As you are aware, the Clean Ohio Fund, as approved by Ohio voters, is a $400 million bond program to be spent over four years. Franklin County, District 3, has $2.9 million in available conservation funding for Round 2. Funding is very competitive. The application for Round 1 funding of our project was not granted. We are very hopeful of receiving funding in Round 2 after successfully addressing all concerns from the first round. The project that we are asking City Council to approve is acquisition of two adjacent parcels of land along the Scioto River off Dublin Road near the 1-270 overpass. The preservation of this riparian corridor, functioning floodplain, and forest would greatly benefit the City and its residents, as well as protect the environment. With available land located along the Scioto River in the Dublin area vanishing through development and growth, so has the capacity to prevent floods, cleanse water of pollutants, and restore and protect the natural habitat for flora and fauna. The possibility of acquiring this site is a valuable opportunity to obtain and preserve a scarce natural resource. The site is within walking and biking distance to several Dublin City Schools, Dublin corporate residents, several neighborhood subdivisions, and Historic Dublin. The bike path recently constructed along Dublin Road will allow access to the site. This makes the site ideal for passive recreational activities such as walking, fishing, nature watching, and could be used by teachers as an outdoor laboratory, and for local field trips. We envision the development project to incorporate educational signage in the park area that would provide information about various aspects of the site, such as vegetation identification, habitat types, river information, and environmental and historic significance. Members of Dublin City Council Page 2 Various community leaders and residents have expressed their strong support of our efforts to obtain the grant funding for the Seioto River Greenway Project. The following letters from supporters of our project are attached: . Columbus Zoo; . Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR); . City of Columbus; . Dublin City School District; . Small mouth Alliance; . Mr. Gene Johnson, a Dublin resident and Engineering Geologist. The project eligibility requirements are very specific for the conservation fund. If acquiring land, the grant requires the land to be purchased and retained in perpetuity, and used for passive, nature awareness types of activities. The goals for project funding are green space preservation, river corridor preservation and restoration, and wetland preservation. Projects such as acquiring land for ball fields, playgrounds, and garden projects are not eligible. If the project is approved for grant funding, the grant would fund approximately 65% of the land acquisition, and the City would fund the remainder. These properties have been identified as desirable properties for the City to acquire should they become available. Should the grant not be funded, it is the current understanding the purchase of these parcels will not take place. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 05-03. Resolution 05-03 (Attachment) Clean Ohio Conservation Fund (Round 2) Project: Scioto River Greenway Project Certificate of Local Funds February 3, 2003 I, Marsha Grigsby, Assistant City Manager and Director of Finance of the City of Dublin, hereby certify that the City of Dublin has the ability to fund its share of the cost of the proposed project should the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant be awarded to the City of Dublin. .,~~~ ~\~\~~ " Certified by: Date \ Marsha Grigsby ~. - '...- - - - -I :.0.... ...;:....~ - 'ij~' 'I~ ,~, AI, Columbus ZOO , , - , . . and A qua r'j u m Visit us at www.columbuszoo.org - -.'------ -------- -~_._--~- 99,90 RIVERSIDE DRIVE- P. O. BOX 400 - POWELl,., OHIO 43065-0400 · (614) 645-3400 - FAX (614) 645c3465 ------------ -~---- ------ --~-- ~--------------------_._---- -- - - --- January 9, 2003 Ms.' Jane S. Brautigam City Manager City of Dublin 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, OH 43,017-1006 Dear Ms. Brautigam: On behalf of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, I enthusiastically endorse the City of Dublin's application to the Clean Ohio Fund.' Using the corridor along the Scioto Riverfor public bike paths is' an effective way to protect the riparian corridor while making it available for public use. Since the Zoo property also borders the Scioto River further north, perhaps at some future point in time we can connect the Zoo property tothe Dublin bike path system. The end r~sultwould be connecting another publicly owned facility. I urge the reviewer of the Clean Ohio Green Space application to give serious consideration to your request. If I can provide any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ~wA, Gerald W. Borin Executive Director GWB/lls RECEIVED JAN! :~20D3 CITY OF DUBLIN Accredited Member Ame,ican Associat'ion Zoological Parks and Aquariums - . III Ohio Department of Natural Resources . . . . BOB TAFT. GOVERNOR SAMUEL W. SPECK, DIRECTOR . - Division of Forestry 1855 Fountain Square Ct. - Bldg. H-1 Columbus, OH 43224 Phone: (614) 265-6694 Fax: (614) 447-9231 www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/ODNR/Forestry.htm January 8, 2003 Ms. Laura P. Karagory Landscape Architect City of Dublin Grounds and Facilities 6555 Shier-Rings Road Dublin,OH 43016 Dear Ms. Karagory: The Clean Ohio Fund was created to help finance the preservation of open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors. As such, I am pleased to learn that the City of Dublin's Scioto Ri ver Project embraces all three elements. This portion of the Scioto River, which desperately needs natural resource management, would make an ideal passive recreational corridor for the rapidly expanding Dublin area. I applaud the City's initiative of working with area landowners to secure long-term leases. This will help ensure the continuity of management and resultant benefits. As Ohio's Urban Forestry Coordinator I know the value that properly managed resources provide our communities. I therefore support the City of Dublin's Clean Ohio Fund application as the first step in the acquisition and management process. Sincerely, CLr ~JJ Drew Todd Urban Forestry Coordinator @ DNR 0001 Michael B, Coleman, Mayor City of Columbus COLUMBUS January 8, 2003 RECREATION AND PARKS Laura Karagory City of Dublin 6555 Shier-Rings Road Wayne A. Roherts Dublin, Ohio 43016 Executive Director Administrative Annex Dear Laura, 200 Greenlawn Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43223-2693 The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department supports the City of Dublin's application to the Clean Ohio Fund for the purchase of vital riparian 614/645-5766 areas along the west bank of the Scioto River near State Route 161. Fax 614/645-5767 TDD 614/645-3317 As adjacent land owners, we see the need to protect waterways by owning and !<,'crl'ati(ll] ;lllll managing the land within 150 feet (if not more) of the riverbank. This provides P:1I1" COlllllli",jl)ll Lorraine p, Brock for bank stablization, higher water quality, wildlife habitat and migration f,ank W. Casto corridors as well as prevents destructive commercial or residential development of Kathy Duffy Espy the area. Lynn A, G,ee, Archie M, G,iftin Eugene Harper, J" We see the project proposed by the City of Dublin as a positive step toward Thomas L. Kaplin Jerry Saunders protecting and improving vital riparian areas along the Scioto. This project, Ellen Larrimer T'ipp combined with our own land management on City of Columbus Parkland on the Membe, of the National Scioto, takes us to the next level of looking at a natural resource regionally, not Rccreat ion and Parks just by what each of us owns individually. Association and the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association If! can be of assistance further, please feel free to contact me at 645-3304. The City of Columhus is An Equal Opportunity Sincerely, Employer f2~~Yt\~ Elayna M. Grody Natural Resources Manager Providing {eisure opportunities for a{f..,something for everyone,..natura{{yl OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 7030 Coffman Road Dublin, Ohio 43017-1008 (614) 761-5889 (614) 760-4392 (FAX) the.dublinschools.net January 24, 2003 Jane S. Brautigam, City Manger City of Dublin 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017 Dear Mrs. Brautigam: Thank you for the opportunity to write a letter in support of the City's Round 2 Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grant application. We have reviewed the City's proposed plan to purchase parkland along the Scioto River in order to preserve this green space and natural area. The Dublin City Schools support your proposal wholeheartedly as this plan will provide students with a living, outdoor laboratory where they can observe and explore vegetation variety, habitat types, flood plains, and more, in addition to providing a community recreational amenity. As you know, a child's education is enhanced greatly when using a "hand-on" approach. The City's proposal clearly provides our students an additional hands-on educational opportunity right here in our community. We applaud your effort on behalf of our community and our students. If there is any way the district can further support the City's grant application, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely /J~ Sharon P/Zimmers, Ph.D. /....-.-. Supenntendent SPZ/jak cc: Marsha Grigsby January 6, 2003 Dear Ms. Karagory, The Ohio Smallmouth Alliance supports the city of Dublin in their efforts to address the many critical watershed issues affecting the Scioto River. The Ohio Smallmouth Alliance is a statewide angling organization dedicated to preserving Smallmouth Bass fisheries throughout the state. As an indicator species, the Smallmouth Bass is a barometer of the quality of Ohio's rivers. That is, if the water quality and biology is good, these native fish will thrive. Conversely, if the stream is degraded the population will decline or be eliminated all together. A large part of the negative effects on many aquatic species can be directly attributed to man's impact with regards to removal of streamside buffers, elimination of habitat, nutrient enrichment, and erosion. Having personally fished the Scioto River in this area, I have witnessed first hand the impacts of these types of conditions. According to Ohio EPA Scientists this stretch of the Scioto River is severely threatened. Even more importantly, just downstream from the proposed restoration area, the City of Columbus draws over 30% ofthe drinking water from the Scioto. Common and fiscal sense dictates it is cheaper to keep pollution from entering the water supply in the first place than to filter it out before drinking. Therefore, we provide our unconditional support to the City of Dublin for their efforts to preserve and protect this valuable aquatic resource. We believe this type of project can be used as a role model for other restoration projects throughout Ohio. The efforts that are being made will improve this valuable waterway for future generations. Thank you for your consideration and favorable response to this request. Please contact me should you require further information Sincerely, Michael Utt President The Ohio Smallmouth Alliance (937) 592-5360 Gene O. Johnson, Engineering Geologist 8185 Dublin Road Dublin, Ohio 43017-9712-19 Ms. Laura Karagory, Landscape Architect City of Dublin - Grounds and Facilities 6555 Shier-Rings Road Dublin, Ohio 43016- Wednesday 20030108,0954 Re: Scioto River Project - City of Dublin / Dublin Kiwanis Club et al I am Gene O. Johnson, Registered Engineering Geologist, Past President ofthe Dublin Kiwanis Club, author ofthe Dublin Historic Folio (1977), and Principal Investigator of the Dublin Landmark Tree Mapping Project. Our family have lived in Dublin since 1976 and have been active in church, school, and community activities for the betterment of Dublin. I have reviewed your prospectus for the Scioto River Project as per communication 20021213.1610. I have found the concept for the improvement ofthe corridor mentioned a valid compliment to the Scioto River Way environment. This wetland / up land environment has tremendous potential for public education and recreational access. (See addendum: "Wetlands: A Definition".) The prospectus fits very well with the original intent ofthe Kiwanis River Way Park project proposed and developed in 1992 by Dan Smith, Architect and president of the Dublin Kiwanis Club at that time. The Kiwanis River Way Park was a series of volunteer work programs by the club, leveraged land deals, and support by other groups. The park plan included a catenary bridge connecting the eastern cliff trail with the western-wetland river trail. I had proposed the joint development of a loop trail for the blind with the Dublin Lions Club that would define the wetland environments for the visually impaired. However, after phase one of the Kiwanis River Way Project, political matters disrupted the Dublin Kiwanis Club and the project ran out of volunteer steam. The city's interest in the wetland area is a very practical investment in site preservation. This is an important zone of habitat as well as being in the Scioto Flood Way. This zone is important to retain water quality as well as preserving one of the special natural areas in Dublin with the cliffs and springs. This Dublin "Canyon" is a unique glacial feature formed 14,800 years ago when the ice stood at "Glacier Ridge Metro Park" - The Powell Moraine and the melt water cut the limestone bedrock. That silt charged melt water cut the North Fork oflndian Run Canyon and the Dublin "Canyon" ofthe Scioto River. The water falls of the South Fork are a result of stream piracy ofthe post glacial channel that ran through the Kroger Parking Lot to Emmit Karrs property on old Dublin Road. (I gave this talk to the Dublin Historical Society in c 1980 with aerial photography and slide show). The Dublin "Canyon" has unique geologic, habitat, environmental, and educational opportunities for the Dublin Area. The preservation and editing of the present biosphere in this area would return the ecosystem back it to a near original habitat. This area would be jewel in the green crown of the Dublin Greenscape. This Greenscape in our special community has become a proud feature to enjoy every day we come home. Your plan is important environmentally and culturally. Sincerely, =--~~."'~...,...,- Gene o. Johnson, Engineerin ogist Past President - Dublin Kiwarus Club. Ene. Wetlands: A Definition WETLANDS: A DEFINITION by Gene O. Johnson, P.E.G. Research Administrator - Registered Engineering Geologist (Ore.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jurisdictional wetland in the United States are defined as containing the following mandatory technical criteria for wetland identification: (1) Hydrophytic vegetation, (2) hydric soils, and (3) wetland hydrology. The Field indicators of wetland conditions include dominant vegetation, soils color, hydric organic/mineral soils, fluvial flood stages and ponding. Jurisdictional wetlands are those areas below the upland- wetland boundary and that include all of the mandatory criteria of a wetland. Wetlands are important as the rich-nutrient base for the fauna and flora ofthe food chain. Hydrophytic vegetation are plants that grow in water, soils or substrate that is periodically deficient in oxygen due to flooding. More than 7000 American plants meet these criteria with 27 percent obligate wetland species. Plants that grow in and near wetlands are classed into four indicator groups: (1) obligate wetland plants, (2) facultative wetland plants, (3) facultative plants, and (4) facultative upland plants. Obligate wetland plants grow in wetlands more than 99 percent of the time. Facultative wetland plants usually grow in wetlands 67 to 99 percent of the time. Facultative plants only grow in wetlands 34 to 66 percent of the time. Facultative upland plants usually are only in wetlands 0 to 33 percent ofthe time, Classification of a wetland with hydrophytic vegetation requires more than 50 percent of the dominant species be (1) obligate, (2) facultative wetland and/or (3) facultative species. Hydric soils are saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the epipedon for more than one week. Hydric soils include (1) peat/muck (Histosols), (2) somewhat poorly drained - poorly drained - very poorly drained soils with low permeability, and soils (3) ponded or (4) flooded during the growing season for more than a week. Typically, soil saturation in mineral soils is indicated by mottled (gray & brown) or glayed (gray) subsoil. This saturated-anaerobic-reducing environment produces the characteristic ferrous compounds coloring the soil gray to dark gray in the soil profile that is characteristic of wetland soils. Water at or above the surface of soils during the growing season generally forms wetlands. Ponded or moving water can form anaerobic environments within mineral or organic soils. This abundance of water for a week or more between May 15th and October 15th in Ohio creates the conditions that defme wetlands. The water can come from direct precipitation (snow melt, or rain), flooding, runoff, ground water, or tidal*. Direct precipitation in unusually high amounts in a short time will produce ponding and/or flooding on soil individuals oflow permeability. Flooding along water courses produces two wetland environments: (1) floodway - moving water, (2) flood fringe - standing water. Runoff can collect in swales and depressions as well as saturating unique sites in the topography. Ground water will form springs or zones of saturation where the stratigraphy or topography intersect the water table. Tidal floods* and surges will not only inundate with salt or brackish water during tidal cycles, but will also cause tributaries to increase their stage of saturation in the shore environment. Wetland hydrology is the major control ofthe anaerobic environment producing jurisdictional wetlands. Jurisdictional wetlands must meet all three criteria: (1) hydrophytic vegetation, (2) hydric soils, and (3) wetland hydrology. Obvious areas such as tide flats and peat bogs are unquestionably jurisdictional wetlands. However, each hydric soil individual with hyrophytic vegetation has its ecological niche in the hydrology of the landscape. The criteria for the final definition of the wetlands is established in (1) National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils - U.S. Soil Conservation Service and (2) National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Flood data is usually available from agencies in charge offlood plain management and insurance. Ponding information is from field observations or personal experience. Each item for wetland definition must be scientifically established and authenticated to establish jurisdiction of wetland control. *not applicable in Ohio, Gene o. Johnson, P,E.G, - 931208.0748 - 980511.0919 Rev,