Council approves drafting resolution to apply for Ohio DNR NatureWorks grant for splash pad

City staff asked the committee to authorize drafting a resolution so the city may complete an application to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks grant program to help fund a splash pad. Staff said the application must be finalized by July 1, 2026 and requested legislation be prepared for the next council meeting.

Council members moved, discussed briefly, and approved drafting the resolution. The roll call recorded unanimous support among those present. No funding match or grant amount was specified during the committee discussion; staff said the application is a formality to secure grant consideration.

If approved by full council and ODNR, the grant would fund part of the splash pad project; the committee’s action was limited to authorizing staff to complete and submit the grant application.