Explanation
Background: This resolution expresses the intent of City Council to accept the proposed list of capital improvement projects from the 2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund. The projects list was developed through a process involving central city residents, representatives of community groups, and city staff. The project list was developed within the guidelines established by City Council in Resolution 123X-00.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this resolution.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested so that the design process can start right away. Neighborhoods are anxious to see construction start on these important projects.
Title
To resolve to accept and support the "2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Program Proposed Project List" as submitted by the Development Department; to recognize and commend neighborhood residents, community groups, and city staff for their commitment to continued improvements in central city neighborhoods; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, criteria for project selection was established by City Council Resolution 123X-00; and
WHEREAS, 125 central city neighborhood groups were invited to submit proposals for capital improvement projects needed in their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, 86 proposals were received by 31 applicants; and
WHEREAS, city staff in the Development Department, the Department of Public Service, the Recreation and Parks Department, and the Department of Public Utilities (Power) provided technical analysis of the projects; and
WHEREAS, with the approval of local Area Commissions, 44 projects were selected in 25 neighborhoods which fulfill the goals of the 2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund program, complement the Columbus Comprehensive Plan and/or are listed as needed projects in applicable area plans, and for which funding is available; and
WHEREAS, the selected projects are listed in the attached document entitled "2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Program Proposed Project List"; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to express its support for the 2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Program Proposed Project List and to recognize and commend neighborhood residents, community groups, and city staff for their commitment to continued improvements in central city neighborhoods, all for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That it hereby accepts and supports the "2012 Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Program Proposed Project List" as submitted by the Development Department.
Section 2. That it hereby recognizes and commends neighborhood residents, community groups, and city staff for their commitment to continued improvements in central city neighborhoods.
Section 3. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this resolution is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after adoption if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.