05-03 Resolution
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Dayton legal Blank Co" Fa,m No, 30045
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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Gerald W. Borin
Executive Director
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CITY OF DUBLIN
Accredited Member Ame,ican Associat'ion Zoological Parks and Aquariums
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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,
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Drew Todd
Urban Forestry Coordinator
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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
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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
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Sharon P/Zimmers, Ph.D.
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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,
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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.)
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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,