This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for grant funding from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks program for the Joan Park Improvements Project. If awarded an anticipated $93,500 grant with a required 25% local match, the funds will support a new walking loop path, site furniture, improved residential connectivity, and enhanced site drainage at the 4-acre Joan Park. Located at 1927 Myrtle Avenue in the Northeast Community, the park serves over 2,700 nearby residents and is in significant need of upgraded amenities and infrastructure. The application deadline is June 2, 2025, with award announcements expected in November 2025. This action sets the stage for future legislation to accept, appropriate, and encumber funds upon grant approval.