Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. to provide resources in support of the Murals on Main project.
Murals on Main is a public art and beautification initiative dedicated to transforming East Main St. into a vibrant corridor of creativity and community pride. In partnership with the East Main Street SID, the program invites local artists to design and install large scale murals that reflect the diverse culture, history and spirit of the neighborhoods along East Main St.
As part of the LinkUS corridor, Murals on Main celebrates the power of art to energize public spaces, foster local identity, and spark inclusive revitalization. Through visual storytelling, the program brings color to the streetscape, supports local creatives and inspires residents and visitors alike.
The East Main Street Special Improvement District (SID) provides a variety of services to East Main Street residents and businesses, focused on keeping the corridor clean and safe. These funds may support services or goods associated with the beautification of this area and the corridor.
The goal of this project is to contribute to a vibrant environment that fosters community pride and ownership among local residents.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as the East Main Street SID plans to imminently begin improvement along the Main Street with the installation of additional murals by year end.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this agreement is available in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund ($30,000.00)
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. in support of the Murals on Main project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $30,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($30,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council seeks to support community development and neighborhood improvement efforts; and
WHEREAS, the East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. is focused on providing services to the East Main neighborhood that keep the area clean and safe for residents and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the office of the City Clerk in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. to allow the Special Improvement District to complete work on an expedited timeline, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into a grant agreement with East Main Street Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. in support of the Murals on Main project in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate $30,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $30,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed pursuant to the action authorized in SECTION 1 of this ordinance, is hereby authorized in the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund, fund 1000, subfund 100018 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. 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 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.