File #: 202202260    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Adopted
File created: 12/13/2022 In control: Cincinnati City Council
On agenda: 12/21/2022 Final action: 12/21/2022
ORD/RES# date: ORD/RES#:
Title: MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that, as the Administration applies for grants and funds being distributed as part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), it applies the following policy guidelines and priorities: 1.Grant applications should prioritize infrastructure improvements that promote connectivity and equity, create green infrastructure, and/or maximize climate mitigation. 2. The City's grant applications should also seek out funding for workforce development in preparation for projects that will be coming, in fields such as welding, electric work, carpentry, and other career paths that are expected to expand with the new available funding. 3. Engage with Metro regarding the Reinventing Metro introduction of Bus Rapid Transit to the region, while ensuring that the needs of the community are met. 4. The City should pursue grants to support the maintenance, operation, and planning of the streetcar. ...
Sponsors: Meeka Owens, Mark Jeffreys
Attachments: 1. Motion

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MOTION, submitted by Councilmembers Owens and Jeffreys, WE MOVE that, as the Administration applies for grants and funds being distributed as part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), it applies the following policy guidelines and priorities: 1.Grant applications should prioritize infrastructure improvements that promote connectivity and equity, create green infrastructure, and/or maximize climate mitigation. 2. The City’s grant applications should also seek out funding for workforce development in preparation for projects that will be coming, in fields such as welding, electric work, carpentry, and other career paths that are expected to expand with the new available funding. 3. Engage with Metro regarding the Reinventing Metro introduction of Bus Rapid Transit to the region, while ensuring that the needs of the community are met. 4. The City should pursue grants to support the maintenance, operation, and planning of the streetcar. 5. Promotion of green programs, particularly green transit such as bicycles, buses, and electric vehicles. Cincinnatians should be able to access multimodal transit and access other areas of the City without having to drive a car. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Administration integrate the principles of Justice40 and climate equity into City strategy when applying for all federal and state funding for infrastructure projects, even those that are not through the IIJA and IRA. (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE) (STATEMENT ATTACHED)

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ADOPT