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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 22-17 <br /> April 4, 2022 <br /> TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager <br /> Cordaryl "Pat" Patrick, Director of Economic & Community Development <br /> Richelle L. Dunbar, Asst. Dir. of Economic & Community Development <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing Amended Agreement with Shemilah Outreach <br /> Center. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the amended Agreement with <br /> Shemilah Outreach Center to continue the Clean-Up Green-Up Initiative within the Johns <br /> Hill neighborhood. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Howard Buffet Foundation provided financial support to the <br /> City of Decatur for projects aligned with the goals, strategies, mission and vision of the <br /> Foundation and the City of Decatur. Approximately$320,000 will be used for site and <br /> clean-up related costs in the Johns Hill neighborhoods, which is bound by the following <br /> streets: E. Wood St., S. Jasper, E. Cantrell and S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. <br /> The Clean-Up Green-Up Initiative is designed to empower residents and youth by <br /> providing the resources, tools, and guidance to remove litter, debris, overgrown shrubs, <br /> trees, electronics, small structures, and grass cutting. Landscaping will also be provided <br /> to enhance the neighborhood, create a sense of place and grow green spaces. Residents <br /> will be offered a one-time clean-up at no cost. Each resident will work at least 1 hour as <br /> part of the program. <br /> The City of Decatur entered into an agreement with Shemilah Outreach Center, a local <br /> nonprofit in May 2021. This resolution will extend the current agreement through <br /> December 2022. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Community Partners <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, please contact <br /> Richelle L. Dunbar at rdunbarkdecaturil.gov or 217-424-2864. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None <br />