Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement, with future possible modifications to be submitted, with the Scioto Peninsula Association, Inc. (SPA), a non-profit entity, which is managed by Downtown Columbus, Inc., to contribute funding for various security enhancement initiatives within the Scioto Peninsula development area.
In order to facilitate security enhancements in the Scioto Peninsula area, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service has agreed to partner with the SPA to implement security enhancement programs. Intended to increase safety for all user groups and to support the growth and development of the Scioto Peninsula, these programs include the staffing and management of security personnel who will provide foot patrols and tours through the public and private areas of the development including the area streets, Dorrian Green Park, and the area parking facilities, establishing a visible presence in the area. Additionally, they will engage in the promotion of safety initiatives to employees and visitors to the development.
The annual expenses are estimated at approximately $280,000.00 for 2024. Contributions are not to exceed fifty (50%) of the costs for those services, estimated at up to $140,000.00 for 2024, and will be made to the SPA to fund the security enhancements. Future modifications may be submitted if more funding is needed.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
The vendor will be required to become contract compliant prior to the contract execution.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contribution agreement is available within Fund 6500, the Mobility Enterprise Operating Fund, in the amount of $140,000.00.
4. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is not a part of the MBE/WBE program and the overall spend will not count toward the department’s overall diverse spend.
5. EMERGEN...
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