Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $10,238.00 for a Brownfield grant award pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund, which was established in 2010 by Ordinance 1462-2010 and amended in 2012 by Ordinance 1931-2012.
The Green Columbus Fund represents the City's commitment to foster sustainable building through LEED certification and to foster sustainable Brownfield assessment and redevelopment. The program will produce economic, environmental and social benefits for Columbus and its residents.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Meadowbrook Christian Fellowship for Brownfield assessment and redevelopment of the site at 877 E. 11th Ave., subject to the project attaining Brownfield assessment and redevelopment goals of the program, and meeting the other terms and conditions of the agreement. It also authorizes the expenditure of up to $10,238.00 for this purpose.
One adjacent property was a gas station, while another was a dry cleaner. This led to the need for funding to perform Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment work.
Emergency action is requested so that Brownfield assessment work can proceed immediately.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is from the Green Columbus Fund portion of the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Meadowbrook Christian Fellowship for Brownfield assessment and redevelopment of the site located at 877 E. 11th Ave., pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $10,238.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,238.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Development administers from city bond proceeds the Green Columbus Fund, established by Ordinance 1462-2010 and amended by Ordinance 1931-2012; and
WHEREAS, the Green Columbus Fund represents the City's comm...
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