Title
Authorization to Apply for and Accept Grant Funds for Bus Shelter Mural Pilot Project and Enter Into Grant Agreement (Ordinance S-43700)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for the Transportation for America's Cultural Corridor Consortium grant for an amount not to exceed $50,000 with no matching funds required, if awarded accept the funds, and enter into an agreement for the purpose of accepting the grant. The request is for retroactive approval to apply, as the grant application deadline was June 2, 2017. If retroactive authorization to apply is not granted, the application will be withdrawn. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse the funds for purposes of this ordinance.
Summary
Transportation for America is awarding $50,000 each, plus travel and support for photo/video documentation, to three cities. The Cultural Corridor Consortium grant focuses funding on collaborative projects that expand transportation opportunities and local control for low-income and minority residents living in communities that have experienced disproportionate disinvestment and disconnection. The grant focuses on engaging residents and transportation agencies to plan and implement new transportation investments that more fully serve the needs of these communities.
The City of Phoenix is collaborating with the Maryvale Revitalization Corporation, and several Maryvale elementary, charter, and high schools, on a Bus Shelter Mural pilot project. The project includes students within the Maryvale community as an effort to engage the students and community in promoting transit while creating a point of pride. The grant would pay for the panels, installation, art supplies for the students, maintenance, and repairs.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required for the grant.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was heard at the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on June 13, 2017, and approval was recommended by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Transit Department.