Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the non-profit organization, Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW), for mural painting and project coordination services on pump stations along the Olentangy River.
The grant will provide an upfront payment to the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed, who will oversee artist outreach, selection and ongoing maintenance. They will engage with local artist through their webpage and social media. In collaboration with DPU, FLOW will review portfolios and select finalist for preliminary designs. Public input will be gathered on the designs through surveys and final decisions will be made by the City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities. FLOW will provide stipends and payments to the selected artist using these granted funds. Flow will also provide touch ups and maintenance in the future.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed, vendor #005637, expires 3/6/26
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this grant is available in the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. A transfer of appropriation is required.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION: The Department of Public Utilities respectfully requests this legislation be considered for emergency action so the grant funds can be distributed and the project can be completed before Winter.
Title
To authorize the transfer and expenditure of $48,950.00 within the Sewerage System Operating Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed: and to declare an emergency. ($48,950.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a grant agreement with the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be used by the Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed for mural painting and project coordination services ...
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