Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with Johns Hopkins University and accept a grant in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative; to authorize the appropriation of $120,000.00 to Fund 2291; and to declare an emergency.
The Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative (BASC) is a three-year initiative designed to turbocharge U.S. cities’ efforts to reduce emissions and confront the crisis of climate change, which disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.
Fiscal Impact: The Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative is entirely funded by a grant from Johns Hopkins University and does not generate revenue or require a city match. This ordinance will authorize the appropriation of $120,000.00 in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Grant Fund 2291.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested so that initiative can commence as quickly as possible.
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This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement with The Johns Hopkins University and accept a grant in the amount of $120,000.00 for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus was selected as one of 25 U.S. cities awarded funding by The Johns Hopkins University to build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities proactively; and
WHEREAS, this grant will allow the City of Columbus to bolster city capacity in driving progress on climate mitigation and promoting equitable outcomes; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the acceptance of $120,000.00 within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion general grant fund; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are commit...
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