Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council Grant
Initiator
Planning Department
Recommendation
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept funds in the \n \n amount of $32,657 from the Georgia Department of Tranportation's Roadside \n \n Enhancement and Beautification Council for the purpose of landscaping the \n \n southwest corner of 2nd Avenue and 18th Street.
Approval
Pending
Background
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded the city a grant to
landscape the southwest corner of 2nd Avenue and 18th Street. This grant was
obtained through the efforts of GDOT Board member Sam Wellborn, working with
local citizens to help beautify 2nd Avenue.
Analysis
The city will act as the recipient of these grant funds, while working in
conjunction with local citizens in their efforts to enhance the 2nd Avenue
corridor.
Financial Considerations
The awarded amount of the grant is $32,657 for landscaping improvements. The
is no match required to receive these funds.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement
General maintenance to the site will be required upon the installation of the
landscaping materials.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Agreement and has
approved it to form.
Recommendations/ Actions
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept funds in the
amount of $32,657 from the Georgia Department of Tranportation's Roadside
Enhancement and Beautification Council for the purpose of landscaping the