Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve a Subaward Agreement with Johns Hopkins University to Support Continued Implementation of the Love Your Block Program in Port St. Lucie
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Submitted By: Kate Parmelee, Deputy City Manager/Chief Innovation Officer
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a Smart & Connected City.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Johns Hopkins University
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Johns Hopkins University
3. Purpose: To enter into a Subaward Agreement ("Subagreement") between the Johns Hopkins University ("JHU") and the City of Port St. Lucie ("Subrecipient") under which Subrecipient shall perform the work defined below as the statement of work, to enable JHU to complete its obligations under its grant ("Prime Award") titled "2024-2026 LOVE YOUR BLOCK," ("Project") funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies ("Prime Sponsor"). All terms and conditions of this Subagreement are subject to applicable law and regulations.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Modified
5. Duration: 11/01/2025- 10/31/2026
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The Love Your Block program will support the design and development of volunteer-fueled projects that address local public problems. This grant program focuses on supporting cities to partner with community groups and activate resident volunteers to repair, remediate, and improve their neighborhoods. The additional subgrant award will allow the city to complete its grant obligations in the final year of grant funding.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Staffing has been funded directly by the Love Your Block grant. Additional staffing support has been budgeted in respective departments to supplement the grant where needed.
Presentation Information: Staff will be available to respond to any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Subagreement, indicating acceptance of the Subagreement.
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