Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation through the extension of purchase order PO552599.
Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation is a non-profit economic community development corporation working to enhance the streetscapes along historic business corridors, preserve affordable commercial real estate, and attract businesses and customers to revitalize the neighborhood for the Greater Hilltop community.
On December 8, 2025, ordinance No. 3051-2025 was passed, authorizing the expenditure of $222,000.00 from the General Fund - Fund 1000 to enter into a grant agreement with the Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation. There are funds available on the purchase order that the grantee does not anticipate spending prior to the expiration of the purchase order and/or grant agreement which is December 31, 2026. This ordinance would like to extend the purchase order and expiration date through March 31, 2027. This extension utilizes remaining, previously approved funds to provide critical operational support, effectively reducing a potential gap in funding as the organization transitions into the 2027 phase of their work on the Greater Hilltop.
Fiscal Impact: No additional funding is required to modify and extend this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Neighborhoods to extend an existing grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation through March 31, 2027; and to authorize the use of any remaining funds unspent existing on the purchase. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, ordinance 3051-2025 authorized the Director of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation in support of the Envision Hilltop Plan implementation; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Neighborhoods desires to extend this agreement and utilize the existing purchase order PO552599 through March 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the current grant agreement terminates December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this extension utilizes remaining, previously approved funds to provide critical operational support, effectively reducing a potential gap in funding as the organization transitions into the 2027 phase of their work on the Greater Hilltop; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Neighborhoods is hereby authorized to extend an existing agreement with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation and utilize the existing purchase order PO552599 through March 31, 2027.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.