Explanation
Background: The Sustainable Columbus initiative was established by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther in 2017 and has grown into a fully staffed citywide sustainability office. The Sustainable Columbus office is merging with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion alongside the city’s Small Business office within the Department of Development to create an office focused on increasing prosperity and inclusive economic growth. Sustainable Columbus will retain its mission and focus on the Columbus Climate Action Plan, as well as retain all programming including the City’s community choice aggregation program and associated program funding. Ordinance No. 1554-2021 authorized the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Special Revenue Fund entitled ‘Sustainable Columbus Fund’ which is authorized to accept funds from AEP Energy, Inc. in connection with the Community Choice Aggregation program known as Clean Energy Columbus. Ordinance 1554-2021 is being amended to move administration of the Sustainable Columbus Fund to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Emergency Justification:
Emergency action is not being requested.
Fiscal Impact
This ordinance will allow the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to administer and expend funds from Special Revenue Fund 2260 and associated sub-funds. No fiscal impact.
Title
To amend the Background, Section 2, and Section 4 of Ordinance 1554-2021 allowing expenditure from the Sustainable Columbus Fund Special Revenue Fund by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1554-2021, passed by Columbus City Council on July 1, 2021, authorized the Director of Finance and Management to establish a Special Revenue Fund titled the ‘Sustainable Columbus Fund’; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1554-2021 authorized the Director of Finance and Management to expend from the Fund for activities such as community education and outreach, grants, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency projects, training, workfor...
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