Title
Keep Phoenix Beautiful Fiscal Agent Agreement for Neighborhood Grants (Ordinance S-52133) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with the non-profit Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Inc. to serve as the City's fiscal agent for a term of five years, to manage and disburse grant funds for the Love Your Block and other Neighborhood Services Department grant programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 per year. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse and the City Treasurer to accept all funding related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix's Love Your Block (LYB) grant program was established in 2015 with the goal of empowering neighborhood groups to lead revitalization efforts through small-scale projects that enhance community pride and engagement. In the past, the LYB grant program received funding from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and the Public Works Department totaling $40,000 per year. Additionally, through GRIC funding, the Neighborhood Services Department piloted a Business Alliance grant program for up to $20,000 per year, as well as other grant funded neighborhood support.
Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Inc. has agreed to serve as the City's fiscal agent with respect to management and disbursement of these grant funds.
Contract Term
The agreement term will be for five years beginning on or around June 23, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value will not exceed $300,000 and no General Fund impact is anticipated.
Previous Council Action
On March 23, 2022, City Council approved an agreement for Keep Phoenix Beautiful, Inc. to lease space within Phoenix City Hall and to administer and develop sustainability education, events, and volunteer coordination throughout the City via Ordinance S-48398.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Neighborhood Services Department.