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Acceptance of $2 Million in Climate and Equity Services

Original title: Subject: Accepting Funds For The Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Authorizing Three-Year Memorandum Of Understanding For The Receipt Of In-Kind Services From Johns Hopkins University, Through Its Bloomberg Center For Public Innovation, To Implement Policies And Programs That Set A New Standard For Innovative Solutions In Climate And Equity In Communities Historically Overburdened By Pollution, Valued In A Total Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000)

December 17, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The city will receive $2 million worth of expert consulting and technical support over three years to develop and implement new climate and equity policies without a direct cash outlay.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of communities overburdened by pollution

These residents are the target demographic for the new climate and equity policies and programs developed under the initiative.

Johns Hopkins University

The university is the provider of the in-kind services and a partner in the three-year MOU.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The city has approved a three-year agreement to receive $2 million in from Johns Hopkins University. These services will support the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative, focusing on climate and equity programs in historically overburdened communities.

Why It Matters

The city will receive $2 million worth of expert consulting and technical support over three years to develop and implement new climate and equity policies without a direct cash outlay.

Key Facts

The city is authorized to enter a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The city will receive up to $2,000,000 in in-kind services.
Services are provided by Johns Hopkins University via the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation.
The initiative focuses on climate and equity solutions.
Target areas for the program are communities historically overburdened by pollution.
The resolution (File 25-0345) has been passed.
The proposal was introduced on December 3, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the city receive a $2 million cash payment?

No, the $2 million is for ',' meaning the city receives consulting, expertise, and program support rather than direct cash.

How long will this program last?

The agreement covers a three-year period.

What is the goal of this initiative?

The goal is to implement policies and programs focused on climate and equity in communities that have been historically overburdened by pollution.

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Focus on Environmental Equity

The city is formalizing a long-term partnership specifically targeting 'communities historically overburdened by pollution,' indicating a policy shift toward environmental justice initiatives.

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation

Connected Entities

organizationBloomberg Center for Public Innovation“The specific department within Johns Hopkins managing the initiative.”Map →

organizationOffice of the City Administrator“The office that introduced the recommendation.”Map →

otherBloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative“The program under which the services are provided.”Map →

organizationJohns Hopkins University“The provider of the in-kind services.”Map →

Sources

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