Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service applied for, and was subsequently granted, a technical assistance grant from City Thread for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistant Grant Program to accelerate the implementation of a mobility network. This ordinance is seeking Council approval to authorize an expenditure for the grant match requirement of $15,000.00 to be paid in advance of granted services rendered, these services are valued at $35,000.00.
The Department of Public Service (DPS) is looking to build upon the momentum from its Bike Plus planning efforts. An AMP technical assistance grant will help DPS engage with community organizations who do not currently touch mobility with their missions, but are impacted by the advancement of Columbus’ micro mobility network.
This legislation will authorize expenditures for the grant match requirement of $15,000.00.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
A $15,000.00 local match is required as part of acceptance of this grant. Funds are appropriated and available in the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund, Fund 6500.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow the Department of Public Service to allow for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant to be implemented in a timely manner, as the grant has already been awarded and accepted, therefore preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to initiate service for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant through City Thread to supplement the Bike Plus planning efforts; to authorize the expenditure of the grant match requirement of $15,000.00, to be paid in advance of granted services rendered; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
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WHEREAS, City Thread, a national nonprofit organization, has awarded a grant opportunity for its Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant Program, to the Cit...
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