Common use of Notice to Proceed from us Clause in Contracts

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake in the amount of $ 831,000. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Chief Financial Officer Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 44022 Dear Xx. Xxxxx: Re: Project Number CFKAC Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your Natural Areas Land Conservancy's request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake in the amount of $ 831,000. Please adhere Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxxx Xxxxxxx, has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our website on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the following: • Review Agreement. This three-page form must always contain signatures of the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your projectthree authorized authorities. If there are errors or information that needs to any of the authorities change we must be revised please contact usnotified in writing. • Changes to officers may The disbursement process is also described in Sections V and VIII of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be noted the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages Section I of the Agreement. We recommend that you meet with your Project Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. • Sign both W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio should you be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A Sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Xxxxxx Xxxxx 04/26/2017 Page Two In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director 04/26/2017 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Project Manager Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 44022 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxxx: Re: Project Number CFKAC Natural Areas Land Conservancy's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake in the amount of $ 831,000. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and have your signature witnessedreturn to this office. You may view the Agreement on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our website on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Return one copy Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation including compliance with OPWC Appraisal Standards. • Advisory Document, and Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction or Conservation Easement Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the Agreement recipient as long as there is no conflict. Please note that failure to us comply with terms and retain one conditions may require repayment of the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for your recordsthe project. • Use Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the above referenced pre-closing disbursement option. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx 04/26/2017 Page Two To facilitate timely payments for this project number your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your correspondence with contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following website and has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of shared with the Agreementproject's designated Chief Financial Officer. • For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, provide please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. This must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. For site improvementsRespectfully, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is completeXxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director OPWC USE O NLY Subdivision Name: Natural Areas Land Conservancy OPWC Control No.: CFKAC Project Manager: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx/Project Manager Chief Executive Offier: Xxxx Xxxxxxx/President / CEO Chief Fiscal Officer: Xxxxxx Xxxxx/Chief Financial Officer Project Amount: $ 1,108,000 OPWC Percent: 75% OPWC Amount: $ 831,000 LOCAL Percent: 25% LOCAL Amount: $ 277,000

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx 05/10/2017 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx Executive Director Ashtabula County Metropolitan Park District 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CGKAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Red Brook Preserve in the amount of $ 831,000541,393. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/03/2015 Xxx Xxxxxx City Manager The City of Forest Park 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CBIAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxx Farm Riparian Corridor Restoration in the amount of $ 831,000132,750. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx 05/15/2015 Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxxxxx, P.E. Planning/Finance Admin. Cuyahoga County 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxX. 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CAIAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxMr. Kosilesky: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Towpath Trail: Tremont Pointe Preserve & Greenway in the amount of $ 831,000700,000. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 12/03/2015 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDJAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Donnybrook Park Wetland Restoration in the amount of $ 831,000221,443. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 02/05/2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Executive Director/CEO Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland Museum of Natural History 0 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxx, University Circle Cleveland, OH 444022 44106 Re: Project Number CFKAC CGGAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Ashtabula Rive-Old Growth Forest Protection Project in the amount of $ 831,000197,403. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 01/31/2020 Xxx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxMayor The City of Euclid 000 X. 000xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CANAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxMayor Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Euclid Waterfront Trail Acquisition & Xxxx Park Expansion in the amount of $ 831,000409,001. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessedAgreement. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete. • Receive a Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 01/31/2020 Xxxxx Xxxxx, Finance Director The City of Euclid 000 X. 000xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000- Re: Project Number CANAA Dear Xx. Xxxxx: The City of Euclid's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project entitled Euclid Waterfront Trail Acquisition & Xxxx Park Expansion in the amount of $ 409,001. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx, has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio . As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our website on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the Agreement. This three-page form must always contain signatures of the three authorized authorities. If any of the authorities change we must be notified in writing. The disbursement process is also described in Sections V and VIII of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Section I of the Agreement. We recommend that you meet with your Project Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. • W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio should you be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A Sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Xxxxx Xxxxx 01/31/2020 Page Two In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Director 01/31/2020 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx-Love Community Projects Manager The City of Euclid 000 Xxxx 000xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000- Re: Project Number CANAA Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx-Love: The City of Euclid's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project entitled Euclid Waterfront Trail Acquisition & Xxxx Park Expansion in the amount of $ 409,001. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and return to this office. You may view the Agreement on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio . As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our website on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation including compliance with OPWC Appraisal Standards. • Advisory Document, and Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction or Conservation Easement Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the recipient as long as there is no conflict. Please note that failure to comply with terms and conditions may require repayment of the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for the project. • Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the pre-closing disbursement option. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx-Love 01/31/2020 Page Two To facilitate timely payments for this project your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our website and has been shared with the project's designated Chief Financial Officer. For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. This must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Director OPWC USE O NLY Subdivision Name: The City of Euclid OPWC Control No.: CANAA Project Manager: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx-Love/Community Projects Manager Chief Executive Offier: Xxx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx/Mayor Chief Fiscal Officer: Xxxxx Xxxxx/Finance Director Project Amount: $ 545,335 OPWC Percent: 75% OPWC Amount: $ 409,001 LOCAL Percent: 25% LOCAL Amount: $ 136,334

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx 11/17/2015 Hon. Xxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxMayor The Village of Somerset 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx XX Xxx 00 Xxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CRHAD Dear Xx. Mayor Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Somerset's Emerald Necklace Phase III in the amount of $ 831,000255,000. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 09/12/2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Executive Director Five Rivers Metro Parks 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDGAH Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Twin Creek Wetland and Xxxxx Preservation in the amount of $ 831,00085,966. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 01/05/2017 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Richland County Park District 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CPKAD Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Clearfork Valley Scenic Trail (Part II Xxxxxx Tract) in the amount of $ 831,000226,125. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas 12/30/2014 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Executive Director Tecumseh Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Preservation Association 000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CKIAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Lisbon Fork Preservation West in the amount of $ 831,00083,612. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx 07/29/2013 Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxPresident, OH 444022 Board of Direc Valley View Foundation 00 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CJGAG Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Nature Preserve Land Acquisition Phase II in the amount of $ 831,000137,156. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Director Commissioners Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx 9/18/2019 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Cardinal Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxX.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CBMAE Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Mouth of the Little Miami River Nature Preserve Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000680,440. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessedAgreement. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/01/2015 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy XxXxxxxx Director The City of Columbus 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CCIAG Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Dry Run Stream Restoration in the amount of $ 831,000783,054. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx 05/20/2016 Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxxxxx District Adminstrator Perry County Soil & Water District 000-X X. Xxx Xxxxxx X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CRJAI Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxxxx Station School House in the amount of $ 831,000170,919. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx 03/01/2013 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Executive Director West Creek Preservation Committee X.X. Xxx 000000 Xxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CAGAF Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake West Creek Critical Conservation Linkages in the amount of $ 831,000663,500. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 07/15/2016 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDJAD Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake State Route 725 Land Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000432,739. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 07/15/2016 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDJAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake East Xxxx-Xxxx Road Land Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000803,250. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 05/21/2018 Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxMayor The Village of Glenwillow 00000 Xxxxxxxxx Xx. Glenwillow, OH 444022 44139-5348 Re: Project Number CFKAC CALAD Dear Xx. Mayor Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Tinker's Creek Preserve II in the amount of $ 831,000353,445. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx/Project-Administration/Clean-Ohio including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Director Commissioners Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx 6/25/2019 Xxx Xxxxx XX President Rails to Trails Xxxxx County 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CPNAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Warwick Road Wetlands and Greenspace Project - Phase I in the amount of $ 831,0001,506,326. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessedAgreement. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 07/19/2017 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx County Commissioner Perry County 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxx C New Lexington, OH 444022 43764 Re: Project Number CFKAC CRKAE Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Ludowici Community Foundation in the amount of $ 831,000334,375. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx 05/15/2015 Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxxxx, Xx Business Services Mgr Cuyahoga County 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxX. 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC XX 00000- Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx: Your SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CAIAA Project Name: Towpath Trail: Tremont Pointe Preserve & Greenway Cuyahoga County's request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake listed above in the amount of $ 831,000700,000. Please adhere Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, P.E., has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our web site on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the following: • Review Agreement. This three-page form must always contain original color-inked signatures of the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your projectthree authorized authorities. If there are errors or information that needs to any of the authorities change we must be revised please contact usnotified in writing. • Changes to officers may The disbursement process is also described in Sections 5 and 8 of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be noted the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages Section 1 of the Agreement. • Sign both W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio, and if you'll be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx 05/15/2015 Page Two In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Agreement Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and have recorded deed restrictions. We recommend that you meet with your signature witnessedProject Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. • Return one copy For a more detailed explanation of the Agreement disbursement process, you should refer to us Section 5 and retain one for your recordsSection 8 of the Project Agreement. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following Please note that a change has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of made to the Deed Restriction (Section 9) language in the Agreement. Any entity that fails to comply with the program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for the project plus interest. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Program Representative, Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/752-8117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director 05/15/2015 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, P.E. Planning/Finance Administrator Cuyahoga County 0000 X. 0xx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000- Dear Mr. Kosilesky: SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CAIAA Project Name: Towpath Trail: Tremont Pointe Preserve & Greenway Cuyahoga County's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project listed above in the amount of $ 700,000. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and return to this office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our web site on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation. • Advisory Document, and Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the recipient as long as there is no conflict. Please note any entity that fails to comply with the program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the O PWC for the project. • Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the pre-closing disbursement option. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, P.E. 05/15/2015 Page Two To facilitate timely payments for this project, your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our web site and has been shared with the project's designated Chief Financial Officer. For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, provide please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.Respectfully,

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/15/2018 Xxx. Xxxxx Xxxxxx Mercer Co. Commissioner Xxxxxx County 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Room A201 Celina, OH 444022 45822- Re: Project Number CFKAC CMLAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxCommissioner Xxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Chickasaw Creek Wetland Restoration in the amount of $ 831,000555,000. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 07/15/2016 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDJAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Loop Road Land Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000118,537. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx 01/28/2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Township Trustee Bath Township 0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CHGAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake North Fork of Yellow Creek Stream Bank Acquistion in the amount of $ 831,000116,716. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete. • Receive a Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/752-8118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 01/28/2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Fiscal Officer Bath Township 0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 Dear Xx. Xxxxxx: SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CHGAB Project Name: North Fork of Yellow Creek Stream Bank Acquistion Bath Township's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project listed above in the amount of $ 116,716. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our web site on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the Agreement. This three-page form must always contain original color-inked signatures of the three authorized authorities. If any of the authorities change we must be notified in writing. The disbursement process is also described in Sections 5 and 8 of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Section 1 of the Agreement. • W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio, and if you'll be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Xx. Xxxxxx In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. We recommend that you meet with your Project Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. For a more detailed explanation of the disbursement process, you should refer to Section 5 and Section 8 of the Project Agreement. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Program Representative, Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/752-8118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director 00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 01/28/2013 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Township Administrator Bath Township 0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000 Dear Xx. Xxxx: SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CHGAB Project Name: North Fork of Yellow Creek Stream Bank Acquistion Bath Township's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project listed above in the amount of $ 116,716. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and return to this office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our web site on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation. • Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the recipient as long as there is no conflict. • Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the pre-closing disbursement option. To facilitate timely payments for this project, your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our web site and has been shared with the project's designated Chief Financial Officer. Xx. Xxxx For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00/00/0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Director Lorain County Metro Parks 00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxXxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CIKAC Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxx Ridge Reservation Extension in the amount of $ 831,000483,345. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 05/08/2018 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 44022- Re: Project Number CFKAC CGLAF Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Plumb Creek Rookery in the amount of $ 831,000535,950. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx 05/15/2015 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Board Chair West Creek Preservation Committee X.X. Xxx 000000 Xxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CAIAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake West Creek Reservation: Phase IV in the amount of $ 831,000553,000. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 05/03/2013 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land President, Athens Conserv Athens Conservancy X.X. Xxx 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000-0000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CRGAD Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Skunk Run Nature Preserve-Trey Acres in the amount of $ 831,00066,519. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas 12/21/2012 Xxx Xxxxxx Ohio State Director The Trust For Public Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx0000 Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CKGAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxx Xxxxx - Little Miami Protection in the amount of $ 831,0001,053,230. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00/00/0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Director Lorain County Metro Parks 00000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXx Xxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CIIAB Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxxxxx Reservation Extension in the amount of $ 831,00072,030. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 07/15/2016 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxx, Buisness Manager Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Dear Xx. Xxxx: Re: Project Number CFKAC Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your CDJAD Centerville-Washington Park District's request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake State Route 725 Land Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000432,739. Please adhere Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxxxx Xxxxxx, has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our web site on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the following: • Review Agreement. This three-page form must always contain signatures of the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your projectthree authorized authorities. If there are errors or information that needs to any of the authorities change we must be revised please contact usnotified in writing. • Changes to officers may The disbursement process is also described in Sections V and VIII of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be noted the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages Section I of the Agreement. We recommend that you meet with your Project Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. • Sign both W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio should you be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A Sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Page Two In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-1942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director 07/15/2016 Xxxx Xxxxx Planning and Project Manger Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Dear Xx. Xxxxx: Re: Project Number CDJAD Centerville-Washington Park District's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project entitled State Route 725 Land Acquisition in the amount of $ 432,739. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and have your signature witnessedreturn to this office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our web site on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Return one copy Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation including compliance with OPWC Appraisal Standards. • Advisory Document, and Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction or Conservation Easement Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the Agreement recipient as long as there is no conflict. Please note that failure to us comply with terms and retain one conditions may require repayment of the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for your recordsthe project. • Use Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the above referenced pre-closing disbursement option. Xxxx Xxxxx 07/15/2016 Page Two To facilitate timely payments for this project number your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your correspondence with contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following web site and has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of shared with the Agreementproject's designated Chief Financial Officer. • For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, provide please refer to Section V and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F which is executed between the Recipient and the Escrow Agent. This must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. For site improvementsRespectfully, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is completeXxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director OPWC USE O NLY Subdivision Name: Centerville-Washington Park District OPWC Control No.: CDJAD Project Manager: Xxxx Xxxxx/Planning and Project Manger Chief Executive Offier: Xxxxx Xxxxxx/Director Chief Fiscal Officer: Xxxx Xxxx/Buisness Manager Project Amount: $ 576,985 OPWC Percent: 75% OPWC Amount: $ 432,739 LOCAL Percent: 25% LOCAL Amount: $ 144,246

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas 01/12/2016 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Executive Director Tecumseh Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Preservation Association 000 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx X.X. Xxx 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CKJAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Glass Farm Wetland and Conservation Area in the amount of $ 831,00068,868. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is Please note that a change has been made to the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions Deed Restriction (Section 9) language in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in Agreement. Any entity that fails to comply with the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicableliquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for the project plus interest. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/15/2014 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy XxXxxxxx Director The City of Columbus Columbus Recreation & Parks 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CCHAD Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxx Run Headwaters Protection in the amount of $ 831,000983,320. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is Please note that a change has been made to the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions Deed Restriction (Section 9) language in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in Agreement. Any entity that fails to comply with the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicableliquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for the project plus interest. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/15/2014 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy X. X'Xxxxx Director Columbus Metropolitan Park Board Columbus Metropolitan Park Board 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CCHAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxX'Xxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Walnut Xxxxx Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,000486,200. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 12/19/2016 Xxx. Xxxxxxx X. Homrighausen Mayor The City of Dover City Building 000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CNJAE Dear Xx. XxxxxxxMayor Xxxxxxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Canal Dover Park Phase III in the amount of $ 831,000177,692. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 03/01/2013 Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx COO, Executive Directo Cleveland Museum of Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx History 0 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxx Drive Cleveland, OH 444022 44106 Re: Project Number CFKAC CHGAA Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Long Lake Bog and Singer Lake Preservation in the amount of $ 831,000329,936. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238117. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 00 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxx 00000-0000 02/15/2013 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Board President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Highlands Nature Sanctuary, Inc. 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC COGAC Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Ravens Crossing, Maude's Cedar Narrows, and God's Country II in the amount of $ 831,000319,669. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website web site is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxXxxx, at 614/644614/728-18232466. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 05/20/2016 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxx Executive Director The Hillside Trust 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxx Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CBJAD Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxx Avenue Hillside Acquisition in the amount of $ 831,0001,124,800. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 06/15/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Executive Director LAND studio, Inc. 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx000 Xxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000- Re: Project Number CFKAC CAKAA Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Irishtown Bend Greenway Connector in the amount of $ 831,0001,425,700. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CNIAC Dear Xx. Xxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Elk Run Preserve in the amount of $ 831,000462,375. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete. • Receive a Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/752-8118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Chief Financial Officer Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 44022 Dear Xx. Xxxxx: SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CNIAC Project Name: Elk Run Preserve Natural Areas Land Conservancy's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project listed above in the amount of $ 462,375. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Appendix D of the Project Agreement. The project's Chief Executive Officer, Xxxx Xxxxxxx, has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution and return to our office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Chief Fiscal Officer designated in the Project Agreement, your role in carrying out the project is important. The following information is available on our web site on the Chief Financial Officers Page (Financial Tab) to assist you. • Instructions for the completion of Appendix E describe how to complete the Appendix E (disbursement form) that is attached to the Agreement. This three-page form must always contain original color-inked signatures of the three authorized authorities. If any of the authorities change we must be notified in writing. The disbursement process is also described in Sections 5 and 8 of the Project Agreement. Your local share of this project will be the percentage of actual costs approved by the Commission based on the Participation Percentages as defined in Section 1 of the Agreement. • W-9 and Vendor Information forms are only required for those vendors who have not done business with the State of Ohio, and if you'll be requesting us to pay your vendors directly. • To facilitate timely payments for this project your vendors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if they have not previously done so. This can reduce processing time by 2-3 business days in that disbursements are completed electronically to your vendor's bank account. • A sample "Payment Confirmation Letter" which will be mailed to you for all disbursements made for this project. Letters are mailed monthly during the third week for the prior month's activity. For those projects which provide funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". If electing the Pre-Closing Option, you must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if electing this option. If you do not close within thirty (30) days of disbursement contact us immediately. Xxxxxx Xxxxx Page Two In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. We recommend that you meet with your Project Manager to discuss the disbursement process and your respective responsibilities. For a more detailed explanation of the disbursement process, you should refer to Section 5 and Section 8 of the Project Agreement. Please note that a change has been made to the Deed Restriction (Section 9) language in the Agreement. Any entity that fails to comply with the program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the OPWC for the project plus interest. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Program Representative, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/752-8118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Project Manager Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 44022 Dear Xx. Xxxxxxxx: SUBJECT: Notification of Project Approval Project No.: CNIAC Project Name: Elk Run Preserve Natural Areas Land Conservancy's request for financial assistance has been approved for the project listed above in the amount of $ 462,375. The project's Chief Executive Officer has been mailed the Agreement for review, execution, and return to this office. You may view the Agreement on our web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for seeing that the local responsibilities are met. The following information is available on our web site on the Project Managers page (Project Tab) to assist you. • Request to Proceed instructions and form - Land acquisition cannot take place prior to submission and acceptance of this documentation. • Advisory Document, and Local Match Policy, Prepaids & In-Kind. • Contractual requirements for bid documents for site improvements. • Real Estate Purchase Contract - A sample real estate purchase contract which may be used by the Recipient for land purchases. The Recipient may elect to use this version or some other version drafted by legal counsel. A purchase contract must be submitted with the Request to Proceed. • Title insurance company selection. • Required Deed Restriction Language - Recipient should at a minimum include this language. Additional language may be added at the discretion of the recipient as long as there is no conflict. Please note any entity that fails to comply with the program's long-term ownership or control requirements must repay the grant together with liquidated damages equal to 100% of the funds disbursed by the O PWC for the project. • Pre-Closing Disbursement Process - Flow chart describing the pre-closing disbursement option. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Page Two To facilitate timely payments for this project, your contractors are encouraged to enroll in the Ohio Shared Services' EFT Program if not previously done so. Once enrolled, all disbursements made by us will be completed electronically to your contractor's bank account. This procedure replaces mailing warrants and reduces payment processing time by at least two to three business days. This information is contained on the Financial Tab on our web site and has been shared with the project's designated Chief Financial Officer. For those projects that plan to use Commission funds for land acquisition, please refer to Section 5 and Appendix F of the Project Agreement for details on disbursement procedures. There are basically two options by which a Recipient may request funds for land acquisition. There is a "Pre-Closing Option" and a "Reimbursement Option". For those Recipients that elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, the grant recipient must select a Title Insurance Company to serve as an escrow agent. A standardized Escrow Agreement is provided in Appendix F. Appendix F is executed between the Recipient, the Ohio Public Works Commission, and the Escrow Agent. A signed Appendix F must be submitted with the Request to Proceed if the recipient elects to use the Pre-Closing Option. In addition, we require a Closing Protection Letter to be provided by the parent company of the title agency. If you elect to use the Pre-Closing Option, please submit your disbursement request to the OPWC at least 30 days prior to your scheduled closing date. Within thirty (30) days after closing, you must furnish to the OPWC copies of the Settlement Statement, recorded conveyance instrument and recorded deed restrictions. Respectfully,

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxx Xxxxx, at 614/644614/752-18238118. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 05/08/2017 Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Xxxxxxxxxxxx Executive Director/Secret Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx XX XX Xxx 000 Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx, OH 444022 XX 00000-0000 Re: Project Number CFKAC CNKAG Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake East Shore/Hickory Grove Riparian Enhancement in the amount of $ 831,000508,114. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website web site at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, at 614/644-1823. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 Xxxxx Xxxxx Executive Director Mill Creek Metro-Parks 0000 Xxxxxxxxxx-Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxP.O. Box 596 Canfield, OH 444022 44406-0596 Re: Project Number CFKAC CFIAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Little Beaver Creek Wetlands Protection in the amount of $ 831,00035,025. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For ; for site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.

Notice to Proceed from us. The Project Manager named in the Agreement will receive a separate mailing pertaining to our program requirements detailed on our website at xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/GSCdefault.html including the Request to Proceed, Appraisal Standards and list of prequalified appraisers, contractual requirements for bid documents, and reporting of in-kind or force account contributions. Also available on our website is the Advisory Document; a searchable document that describes OPWC policies, select statutory provisions in the Ohio Revised Code, and administrative rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. Please familiarize yourself with our requirements, especially those provided in our Deed Restriction language or Conservation Easement language, as applicable. If you have any questions about any aspect of the program, please do not hesitate to call your Program Representative, Xxxxx XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx, at 614/644-18231942. Respectfully, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Director cc: NRAC 04/26/2017 01/25/2018 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Director Centerville-Washington Park District 000 X. Xxxx Xxxxxxx President / CEO Natural Areas Land Conservancy Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx, OH 444022 Re: Project Number CFKAC CDKAB Dear Xx. XxxxxxxXxxxxx: Your request for financial assistance from the Ohio Public Works Commission has been approved for the project entitled XxXxxxxx Lake Xxxxxxx Conservation Easement and Trail in the amount of $ 831,000356,273. Please adhere to the following: • Review the document carefully to be sure you understand your responsibilities and to check that it accurately describes and defines your project. If there are errors or information that needs to be revised please contact us. • Changes to officers may be noted in a transmittal letter. • Do not separate the pages of the Agreement. • Sign both copies of the Agreement and have your signature witnessed. • Return one copy of the Agreement to us and retain one for your records. • Use the above referenced project number in your correspondence with our office. Do not proceed with acquisition, construction or purchase of materials until the following has been completed: • Return one executed original copy of the Agreement. • For land acquisition, provide a Request to Proceed prior to closing. For site improvements, provide a Request to Proceed once bidding is complete.