Title
2017 Community Development Block Grant, Neighborhood Enhancement Program, Alwun House Foundation Green Art Park (Ordinance S-44190)
Description
This report requests to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement to award $100,000 to the Alwun House Foundation for the construction of the Green Art Park. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse the funds as necessary for this item.
Report
Summary
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds the Neighborhood Enhancement Program to address community infrastructure needs and improvements including parks, playgrounds, landscaping, and other critical projects. The Neighborhood Enhancement Program targets neighborhoods with active community-based organizations and areas that have developed basic neighborhood improvement goals and strategies.
The Alwun House Foundation applied for $100,000 to construct the Green Art Park through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. The project will convert two formerly blighted vacant lots located at 1209 N. 12th St. into a community meeting and educational space in the Garfield neighborhood. The park is designed as a multi-use space which includes a desert adapted drought-tolerant landscape, energy-efficient lighting, and pavers designed to address storm water more responsibly. The Green Art Park will provide a venue for community activities such as G.A.I.N. events, art shows, neighborhood educational seminars and workshops, and serve as a place for the community to gather and interact. For more than 40 years the Alwun House and Alwun House Foundation have been instrumental in revitalization efforts in the Garfield neighborhood.
Financial Impact
This project will be funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; it will not impact the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee approved this item unanimously on Nov. 28, 2017.
Location
1209 N. 12th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Neighborhood Services Department.