Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $25,850.00 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for recycling and litter prevention at the 2023 Jazz & Rib Festival.
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 $25,850.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 2283. This ordinance will also authorize a 25% grant match of $6,463.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund 2285.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $25,850.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $25,850.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($25,850.00)
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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 $25,850.00 for recycling and litter prevention; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $25,850.00 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 Recreation and Parks is authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $25,850.00 for recycling and litter prevention.
SECTION 2. That from the un-appropriated monies in Fund 2283 Recreation and Parks Grant Fund and from ...
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