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October 24. 2006 Discussion: . The Clean Community Commission and its program activities empower and educate citizens and constituents with a means to upgrade, maintain, and improve the quality and livability of the city. The activities and efforts set the stage for a cleaner more beautiful city that is capable of providing the best resources and opportunities to citizens, businesses and our economy. Financial Impact: . There is no City cash match required for this grant. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Clean Community Coordinator will be the project manager for the grant and will keep the Office of the City Manager, the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, and the Clean Community Commission updated on the status of the programs. The City Council liaison will provide information to the City Council as appropriate. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,087 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2006-2007 GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR LITTER PREVENTION AND CLEAN-UP." Ayes: Moody, Heretick, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 06 - 489 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a non-state agency grant in the amount of $300,000 from the Virginia General Assembly and appropriating said amount in the FY 2006-2007 Capital Projects Fund Budget for architectural, lighting, and graphic design services for the Children's Museum Expansion. Vision Principles: Neighborhood and Community Transformation and Lifelong Learning Community. Background: . The staff of the Children's Museum of Virginia, working with LaPaglia and Associates developed a master plan for the renovation and expansion of the Children's Museum of Virginia that was completed in 2003. . This was followed by a Content Development phase that was completed in 2004. . In 2005, Lee Skolnick and Associates was hired as the exhibit designers for the project. As of October 2006, the design of the exhibits is 95% complete. . HBA, Inc. was hired as the architectural firm of record. . As of December 2006, the architectural design will be 95% complete. Discussion: . The funds from the General Assembly are being earmarked for architectural, lighting and graphic design services for the project. Financial Impact: . There is no City cash match required for this grant.