Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Neighborhood Design Center is a non-profit, community-based corporation. The City has funded the Neighborhood Design Center since November 1982, and in conjunction with the Ohio State University since 1986. Since that time, this organization has undertaken work for numerous clients within all the NCR districts. They have provided design assistance to the business associations, their members, and non-members. The Neighborhood Design Center also carries out planning activities as well as assists with financial alternatives.
In addition, the Neighborhood Design Center provides exterior design services to any commercial property owner or tenant on the NCR strips. A minor amount of design assistance may well stimulate investment and create a quality business built upon good design. This legislation will authorize the expenditure of $219,735 for the above-mentioned purpose.
Emergency action is requested to continue the administration of the above activity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the Neighborhood Design Center will consist of $219,735 from the 2006 Community Development Block Grant program.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Neighborhood Design Center; to authorize the expenditure of $219,735 from the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($219,735)
Body
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program encourages the aesthetic improvement of exterior building facades; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Design Center has been established to promote the role of the architect in the development process to provide training for architecture students, to encourage good design in redevelopment and to generate participation in the City's commercial revitalization efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Design Center also carries out planning activities and provides financial assistance to the business...
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