Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $49,160.00 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for recycling and litter prevention at the 2025 Jazz & Rib Festival, CBUS Soul Fest and WinterFest Columbus.
Principal Parties:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
50 W Town St. Unit 700
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
John Logue - 614-644-2782
Benefits to the Public: The promotion of recycling and prevention and efficient clean-up of litter during and after downtown festivals promotes a healthy, clean and appealing environment for our citizens.
Area(s) Affected: The Scioto Mile festival area.
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Columbus Recreation and Parks’ Master Plan by developing partnerships to broaden service opportunities and ensure long-term care of facilities.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance will authorize the appropriation of $49,160.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 2283. A 25% grant match of $12,290.00 will be paid from existing budget in Fund 2285, so no additional appropriation is needed for City Match.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $49,160.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $49,160.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($49,160.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $49,160.00 for recycling and litter prevention; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $49,160.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department is authorized and directed to enter into ...
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