Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation, Greater Linden Business Network and Franklinton Development Association, in alignment with the One Linden and Envision Hilltop Plans to improve the quality of life for residents. These grant agreements may include reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of the programs which expenditure is hereby deemed to be a valid public purpose in that such purchase will address the immediate needs of program participants. 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 Chapter 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.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in providing the resources necessary to support the community-based projects.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the general fund.
Contract Compliance
044897 Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation and is valid 3/28/25
055222 Franklinton Development Association and is valid 4/7/25
031181 Greater Linden Development Network and is valid 5/16/25
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with Hilltop Rise Economic Community Development Corporation, Greater Linden Business Network and Franklinton Development Association, in alignment with the One Linden and Envision Hilltop Plans, effective January 1, 2024; to authorize the expenditure from the general fund; to authorize the payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for participants of programs. Costs will not exceed $15 per person and any purchase of alc...
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