City of Columbus - File #: 0344-2011

• File #: 0344-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/22/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 4/4/2011
• Final action: 4/7/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept from Keep America Beautiful, Incorporated, a 2011 Lowe's Great American Cleanup program donation/grant of $248.20 designed to facilitate the ongoing mission and program needs of Keep Columbus Beautiful.; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $248.20 within the Private Grant Fund or so much thereof as may be needed for this purpose from the Private Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($248.20)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/7/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/6/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/4/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/4/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/17/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/16/2011	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
3/4/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/4/2011	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
3/4/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/3/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/3/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/2/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB) program, as an affiliate member in good standing, is accepting a national donation/grant/ sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Incorporated (KAB), and the 2011 Lowe's Great American Cleanup program. The donation/grant, which is called the 2011 Lowes Great American Cleanup, is designed to encourage local solutions that showcase environmental stewardship and show evidence of sustainability of the Keep Columbus Beautiful mission. A donation/grant of $248.20 was awarded to Keep America Beautiful affiliates throughout the Rumpke service region in Ohio.

Keep Columbus Beautiful is requesting acceptance of a grant award for $248.50 to be used for the overall mission of community improvement for the City of Columbus and its neighborhoods. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to formally accept donation/grant award and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of these funds within the Private Grant Fund.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
None. No city match is required for this donation/grant. KCB resources that will be dedicated to managing/implementing this donation/grant are included in the program's 2011 operating budget within the General Fund.

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency Action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City accounting system as soon as possible to allow the purchase of printing, equipment and supplies in Spring of 2011. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.

Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept from Keep America Beautiful, Incorporated, a 2011 Lowe's Great American Cleanup program donation/grant of $248.20 designed to facilitate the ongoing mission and program needs of Keep Columbus Beautiful.; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $248.20 within the Private Grant Fund or so much thereof as may be needed for this purpose fr...