Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to submit a grant application to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and to, as necessary, execute agreements with and accept grant funds from NEA relative to the Sullivant Bright Public Art and Parklet project.
NEA is offering Our Town grant awards in varying amounts ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 to support creative placemaking projects that contribute towards the livability of communities and help transform communities into lively, equitable, and resilient places with the arts at their core.
The Department of Public Service proposes applying for an Our Town grant to offset costs incurred during the completion of the Sullivant Bright Public Art and Parklet project, which will culminate in the development of a public art plan and the production and installation of public artwork along the Sullivant Avenue corridor from Hague Avenue to Interstate 70. The aforementioned effort will be completed in conjunction with the Roadway - Sullivant Avenue - Hague to I70 project, which encompasses various improvements to the existing Sullivant Avenue corridor from Hague Avenue to Interstate 70.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
In the event its grant application is successful, the Department of Public Service would be required to provide a minimum cost share/match equal to the grant award amount; however, the appropriation of local match funds is not required at this time. If needed, the encumbrance and expenditure of City funds would be authorized in the form of professional service contracts made pursuant to separate legislation submitted to and approved by City Council at a later date.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to facilitate the preparation, submission, and receipt of the aforesaid grant application by the stated deadline of August 18, 2020.
Title
To authorize the Department of Public Service to submit applications to and execute...
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