Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $23,589 for a Brownfield grant award pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund, a grant program administered by the Department of Development and authorized 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 Community Development for All People for Brownfield assessment and redevelopment of the site at 683-691 Parsons 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 $23,589 for this purpose.
Funding is needed to reimburse the Grantee for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and for asbestos abatement under Physical Phase II.
Emergency action is requested so that Brownfield assessment can proceed promptly.
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 Community Development for All People for Brownfield assessment and redevelopment of the site located at 683-691 Parsons Ave., pursuant to the Green Columbus Fund Program; to authorize the expenditure of up to $23,589.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($23,589.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Development administers from city bond proceeds the Green Columbus Fund, a grant program authorized by Ordinance 1931-2012; and
WHEREAS, the Green Columbus Fund represents the City's commitment to foster sustainable building through LEED cert...
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