Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 5
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 5
An item to allocate $20,000 from the District Reserve For Appropriation Account for the Purposes of Establishing the District 5 Neighborhood Beautification Mini-Grant Program.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson
Phone Number: 404-371-2159
PURPOSE:
The funding allocated in this agenda item will establish a funding mechanism to assist Homeowner’s/Community/ Business Associations in the 5th District to create beautification projects and make improvements along corridors throughout the 5th district. The goal of the neighborhood mini- grant program is to enhance the aesthetics and enhance the sense of community and environmental wellness throughout the district.
NEED/IMPACT:
According to research, neighborhood beautification programs can build a sense of pride and ownership in a community. In addition, neighborhood beautification programs help to improve the quality of life for residents, with the potential to attract new residents and businesses to the area. This agenda item will designate $20,000 of District 5 Reserve For appropriations account to establish the District 5 Neighborhood Beautification Mini-Grant Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase appropriations for the following account by the amount indicated below:
Non-Departmental- Unincorporated Fund- Transfer to Grant Fund (09130.611250.272.000.000) - $20,000
Decrease appropriations for the following account by the amount indicated below:
Non-Departmental - Unincorporated Fund - Reserve For Appropriation (09130.579002.272.0000.0000) -
$20,000
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.