Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service is seeking Council approval to pursue a technical assistance grant from City Thread. The Department of Public Service intends to apply for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistant Grant Program to accelerate the implementation of a mobility network.
City Thread is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate projects that help people move safely, efficiently, and equitably throughout their communities. They are currently accepting applications through November 20, 2024. The AMP Technical Assistance Grant Program is intended to help U.S. cities accelerate the implementation of a mobility network. Deliverables and opportunities from the program include a site visit to understand a city’s processes, relationships, opportunities for change, and more; an assessment of a city’s project-delivery process, commitments from community leaders, and community and philanthropic support; a strategic roadmap to improve mobility network implementation, build lasting partnerships, and amplify existing public support; and an in-person gathering with other grantees to meet and engage with peers from other cities. The program requires a $15,000 local match.
The City meets the criteria to be eligible to submit an application. 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 don’t currently touch mobility with their missions, but are impacted by the advancement of Columbus’ micro mobility network.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to formally apply for the technical assistance grant from City Thread and, if awarded, to accept the award on behalf of the Department of Public Service, to execute those documents necessary to accept the grant, to administer the grant funds, and to refund any unused funds...
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