Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus to make payment(s) to the Columbus Foundation, the Keep Columbus Beautiful Foundation, to facilitate management of funds in a donor-advised fund in furtherance of the altruistic efforts of Sustainable Columbus and Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB).
Sustainable Columbus is the citywide sustainability office leading on policy, programs and resources that support sustainability efforts and the Columbus Climate Action Plan (CAP). A key strategy within the CAP is empowering a community of climate leaders. Youth-led climate projects supported by micro-grants further this strategy and sustainability goals. Sustainable Columbus partners with KCB on this effort due to shared alignment on strategy and goals, and to simplify and create efficiencies in funding.
An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, KCB is a community improvement program within the Department of Public Service focused on public education and volunteer service related to quality of life environmental issues including litter, recycling, and beautification. As both a grant-receiving and grant-making organization, KCB has expanded its reach and impact through the establishment of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Foundation, the purpose of which is to simplify the receipt and administration of grant awards and charitable donations. This legislation authorizes the encumbrance and expenditure of $48,000.00, which represents funding for youth-led climate projects supported by micro-grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000.
Emergency action is requested to allow the establishment, disbursement and completion of youth-led climate projects and micro-grants during 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: $48,000.00 will come from the Sustainable Columbus Fund 2260/226001 for this program.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of Sustainable Columbus, to make payment(s) to the Columbus Foundation...
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