Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Green Columbus in support of their Urban Tree Nursery initiative and Earth Day 2023.
The founders of Green Columbus started Earth Day Columbus (EDC) while dreaming of a world where resources for “green” projects are accessible to all. Instead of hosting events in already-strong communities, Green Columbus wants to empower new communities to develop green infrastructure. During April, Green Columbus works to provide 100+ community worksites with tools, supplies, soil & mulch, trees, pollinator plants, prairie seed mix, volunteer rewards, volunteers, and small corporate sponsorships to cover costs. The beautification of the city results in a strong sense of community pride, self-sufficiency, and resiliency among residents.
Green Columbus worksites include many cleanups, plantings, and workdays at community-run gardens. In a time of rising inflation and occurrence of food deserts, this is the only source of fresh produce for numerous families. Many of these groups have come to depend on EDC for their annual garden preparation.
Emergency action is requested in order to provide Green Columbus with the resources necessary to execute Earth Day 2023 activities.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Green Columbus in support of their Urban Tree Nursery initiative and Earth Day 2023; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($40,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the founders of Green Columbus started Earth Day Columbus while dreaming of a world where resources for “green” projects are accessible to all; and
WHEREAS, during April, Green Columbus works to provide 100+ community worksites with tools, supplies, soil & mulch, trees, pollinator plants, prairie seed mix, volunteer rewards, volunteers, and small corporate sponsorships to cover cost; and
WHEREAS, an emergency ...
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