Explanation
Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $39,186.00 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for recycling and litter prevention at the 2022 Jazz & Rib Festival.
Benefits to the Public: The promotion of recycling and prevention and efficient clean-up of litter during and after downtown festivals promotes a healthy, clean and appealing environment for our citizens.
Area(s) Affected: The Scioto Mile festival area.
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested so the grant may be entered into before the July festival.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance will authorize the appropriation of $39,186.00 to the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund 2283. This ordinance will also authorize a 25% grant match of $9,797.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating fund 2285.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $39,186.00 for recycling and litter prevention; to authorize the appropriation of $39,186.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($39,186.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio EPA and accept a grant in the amount of $39,186.00 for recycling and litter prevention; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation of $39,186.00 in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to authorize he Director to enter into the agreement because the funding is needed for the Jazz & Ribs Festival taking place in July; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreemen...
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