Explanation
Background: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Columbus Department of Development to apply to the Ohio Department of Development, Clean Ohio Council for redevelopment emergency assistance funding in the amount of $81,175.00. The requested funding will be used for a Phase 2 environmental assessment at General Theming Contractors' business site located at 1826 E. Livingston Avenue (a.k.a., the former Hoffman Container building) in preparation for anticipated clean up at the site to allow for acquisition and business expansion by General Theming. The authority to apply for funding is required for the application of Clean Ohio grant funds.
General Theming Contractors currently employs 50 people and specializes in specialty artwork for clients such as Disney Studios, Ambercrombie-Fitch and The Limited. With the assistance of Clean Ohio emergency assistance funds, General Theming plans to accurately assess total clean up costs to remediate its site and invest in a building expansion to increase employment to 100 people within the next 3-5 years.
This legislation and the associated emergency assistance grant application does not subject the City to liability for any site contamination which may exist at or near the General Theming site.
This legislation is submitted as an emergency to commence the Clean Ohio emergency assistance grant application immediately.
Fiscal Impact: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with applying for Clean Ohio emergency assistance grant funding. If the application is approved by the State, the City of Columbus will receive up to $81,175.00 for a Phase 2 environmental assessment at the General Theming site.
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To authorize and direct the Director of the Columbus Department of Development to apply to the Ohio Department of Development, Clean Ohio Council for emergency assistance grant funding in the amount of $81,175.00 for a Phase 2 environmental assess...
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