STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts and Culture
AGENDA DATE: December 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Code Compliance
EXECUTIVE: Alina Ciocan
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies at Johns Hopkins University, in collaboration with AmeriCorps VISTA, to implement the “Love Your Block” initiative in the amount of $100,000.00 over the next two years to support community-led revitalization projects that will not only enhance the aesthetic value of our neighborhoods but also strengthen the social fabric of our community for the period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026; (2) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in the JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with John Hopkins University, in collaboration with AmeriCorps Vista to fund one part-time position to help engage volunteers in blight prevention and remediation activities, and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $100,000.00 - Financing: JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas has been awarded a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with Cities of Service and AmeriCorps VISTA to implement the “Love Your Block” initiative. This initiative represents a transformative opportunity to engage our communities in direct action against urban blight while fostering public art and neighborhood beautification. Through this program, the City will receive $100,000.00 over two years to support community-led revitalization projects that will not only enhance the aesthetic value of our neighborhoods but also strengthen the social fabric of our community. During the two-year grant term, the City will hire a part-time employee in collaboration with AmeriCorps VISTA to help engage volunteers in blight prevention and remediation activities. The Department of Code Compliance, Services Department, will administer the programming and monitor and track results over the two-year duration of the grant.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on August 19, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13242117&GUID=36D594E3-0CC0-45EA-B0B0-6D9D7DFC9133>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
JHU FY24 Love Your Block Grant Fund |
$50,000.00 |
$50,000.00 |
$0.00 |