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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Funding Increase for Springfield Cleanup Corps
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This ordinance proposes providing an additional $200,000 to the Springfield Preservation & Revitalization Council (SPAR) to support the Springfield Cleanup Corps program. The funding increase would raise the total grant amount to $496,181 and extend the program's contract through September 30, 2029.
This ordinance would authorize $200,000 in additional city funds for the Springfield Cleanup Corps, increasing the total contract value to $496,181 and extending the program's operations through September 2029.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Springfield Preservation & Revitalization Council, Inc.
The organization is the recipient of the additional $200,000 grant funding and the subject of the contract amendment.
Council District 07 residents
The funding is being reallocated from the Council District 07 Contingency Account.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of funding SPAR would receive if this passes?
Why is the city waiving the competitive bidding process for this grant?
How long will the Springfield Cleanup Corps program be funded under this new agreement?
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Bypassing Competitive Bidding
The ordinance explicitly waives the standard competitive award process for nonprofits, indicating a direct allocation of funds to a specific organization.
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