Explanation
Background: In 1940 the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) developed 426 dwelling units in 33 buildings to provide affordable housing for primarily African American residents on the East side of Columbus. The development was named after pastor and activist Reverend James A. Poindexter. The Village produced many nationally and locally successful individuals including Aminah Robinson, Nancy Wilson and Jimmy Rogers.
In 2008, CMHA undertook a process to redevelop the Poindexter Village site. Although the majority of the original buildings were demolished, CMHA preserved 2 of the original buildings. In December of 2016, CMHA approved the sale of the buildings to the Ohio History Connection for long term preservation. The Ohio History Connection will collaborate with the James Preston Poindexter Foundation to create exhibits and programming at the site that promote the history and story of the residents.
The City of Columbus is committed to the preservation of these buildings and has committed funding to assist with the costs associated with the acquisition, stabilization and rehabilitation of the buildings.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $1,100,000 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund for the acquisition, stabilization and rehabilitation of the two buildings located at 290 N. Champion Ave. and 1227 Granville Street.
Emergency action is requested to allow the acqusition of the buildings for this project to proceed without delay.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project is included in the 2017 Capital Improvement Budget, Development Taxable Bonds in project 590418-100000, Poindexter Village African American History Museum and is contingent on the 2017 Bond Sale.
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To authorize the Director of the Development Department to enter into contract with The Ohio History Connection; to authorize the expenditure of $1,100,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bonds Fund for the acquisition, stabilization and rehabilitation of the t...
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