Title
Adoption of Resolution No. 26- Implementing the City of Commerce Home Beautification Program and to Amend an Agreement with Avant Garde Inc. for the Implementation and Administration of the City of Commerce Home Beautification Grant Program (HBGP)
Recommendation
The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 26-:
1. Approving the implementation of the City of Commerce Home Beautification Grant Program (HBGP) using an initial budget appropriation from the Project Management Fund in the amount of $325,000, $75,000 of which would be allocated for program implementation and administration;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to develop and adopt policies and procedures for distributing funds for qualified expenses to property owners participating in the HBGP, eligibility criteria, allowed expenses, and application process, among others;
3. Authorizing the City Manager to amend an existing agreement with Avant Garde Inc. to increase the budget, scope and term for the implementation and administration of the HBGP; and
4. Taking any additional related action as deemed necessary.