Explanation
Background:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (E.D.G.E., Inc.). E.D.G.E, Inc. is a non-profit community economic development corporation. E.D.G.E., Inc.'s vision is for Eastland to become a thriving, connected, and prosperous destination where families, entrepreneurs, and community institutions can succeed together.
E.D.G.E., Inc. is leading a community-driven effort to revitalize Eastland, a six-square-mile district in southeast Columbus, Ohio, through equitable economic development, business growth, neighborhood stabilization, and resident empowerment. Guided by the community's comprehensive 16-month Eastland for Everyone planning process, E.D.G.E., Inc. serves as the implementation organization responsible for translating the community's economic development vision into measurable action and long-term impact.
Funding from the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods will be used to support the administrative costs for the E.D.G.E., Inc., in addition to the personnel costs associated with employing an Executive Director and support staff.
Grant funding may include the purchase of food and/or non-alcoholic beverage items, which serve the public for the purpose of administering the grant. Food and/or non-alcoholic beverage purchases will be subject to what is allowable in the grant agreement. Any cost of food and/or non-alcoholic beverage incurred before the effective date of the ordinance will not be reimbursed. Costs will not exceed $15 per person, and any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
This support is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code 329 that relate to not-for-profit service contracts. The services included in this agreement cannot be provided by existing city employees because these services are beyond the City’s current responsibility and capacity to provide.
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