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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> No. 23-14 <br /> August 7, 2023 <br /> TO: Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Gregory 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 Third amended Agreement with Shemilah <br /> Outreach 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. This would include an additional funding of$150,000 to continue <br /> efforts within the neighborhood along with tree removal requested by residents and will <br /> extend the current agreement to December 2024. <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. Shemilah Outreach received $100,000 in May 2021 <br /> and$175,000 in November 2022. They have completed 62 projects within the Johns Hill <br /> area. <br /> The Clean-Up Green-Up Initiative is designed to empower residents and youth by <br /> providing resources, tools, and guidance to remove litter, debris, overgrown shrubs, trees, <br /> electronics, small structures, and grass cutting. Landscaping will also be provided to <br /> enhance the neighborhood, create a sense of place, and grow green spaces. Residents are <br /> offered a one-time clean-up at no cost. Each resident will work at least 1 hour as part of <br /> the program. Shemilah has subcontracted with a tree removal company. Youth are paid <br /> to assist with cleanups. <br /> The City of Decatur entered into an agreement with Shemilah Outreach Center, a local <br /> nonprofit in May 2021. The current resolution ends in December 2023. This amendment <br /> will end in December 2024. <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 rdunbarAdecaturil. ov or 217-424-2864. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: None <br />