Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Greater Linden Development Corporation for costs associated with revitalization efforts in the Greater Linden area. The Greater Linden Development Corporation (GLDC), formed in 1994, is a 501© 3 non-profit organization governed by a 24 member board of trustees. It was created as a direct result of the resident involvement in determining the future of Linden through the South Linden Development Project conducted by Downtown Columbus, Inc. GLDC has continuously worked to revitalize the Linden community and improve the quality of life for area residents and businesses.
The organization has a comprehensive strategy which incorporates initiatives in the following areas: Business and economic development, housing, community development, planning and coordination and community safety and beautification. The organization is the area's primary coordinator of long-term planning and economic development entity. GLDC is a collaborative organization that works with various organizations and representatives in the community to bring the expertise, experience and knowledge to successfully achieve community and economic development. The organization also serves as the liaison in the community for the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Area. The City of Columbus has partnered with GLDC to provide business and economic development services to the Linden area.
FISCAL IMPACT: $28,753 has been allocated in the 2014 CDBG Fund budget for this purpose.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Greater Linden Development Corporation for administrative costs associated with revitalization efforts in the Greater Linden area; to authorize the expenditure of $28,753.00 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($28,753.00)
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WHEREAS, the Greater Linde...
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