To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Application for Historic Trust Preservation - DCA Quality Growth Grant

Initiator

City Manager's Office

Recommendation

Approve the attached Resolution to file an application for $80,000 in funding \n \n from The National Trust for Historic Preservation under the Preservation \n \n Development Initiative Program.

Approval

Approved

Background

The Historic Columbus Foundation, the Regional Development Council (RDC) and

the City of Columbus have collaborated to complete a grant application for

funding to finance professional consultants who in conjunction with the MidTown

Project will develop a long-range comprehensive plan to reestablish this

historic, suburban area as a community.

Analysis

The plan will address issues in the community including land use, commercial

retail and office development, neighborhood schools, transportation connections

and safety and crime. The project will be guided by a steering committee,

which is a public private partnership of city officials and representatives of

various stakeholders in the community.

Financial Considerations

This grant will require a $26,050 in-kind match from the City.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Legal Considerations

City Council must approve all grant applications.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all

documents related to the National Trust for Historic Preservation Development

Initiative Program Grant.

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