To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation in support of Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in support of the Eastland for Everyone Plan implementation; and to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; and to authorize the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverage; and to allow advance funding per a predetermined schedule. ($150,000.00)

Summary

The City Council is considering authorizing the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Refuge GoodLife Foundation. This grant, totaling $150,000.00 from the General Fund, will support the Eastland Development for Growth and Equity Incorporation (EDGE, Inc.) in implementing the Eastland for Everyone Plan. The agreement also allows for the payment of food and non-alcoholic beverages and advance funding based on a predetermined schedule.

Citizen Impact

This action will provide funding for the implementation of the Eastland for Everyone Plan, potentially leading to neighborhood improvements and services in the Eastland area.

Confidence

high