September 2020 Quarterly Report

QUARTERLY REPORT 1st Quarter – Fiscal Year 2021

Timeframe First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, July – September 2020

Link to reports: https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/pimlico-local-impact-aid-spending-plans-and-reports ATTACHMENT A Pimlico Local Impact Aid Quarterly Report – 1st Quarter FY21 Table of Contents Page FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY 13/14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Park Heights Master Plan Area Park Heights Renaissance 1-22 X X X X X X X X Major Redevelopment Area 23-24 X X X X X X X Park Heights Avenue Corridor Revitalization 25-27 X X INSPIRE Development Incentives 28-29 X X Study & Design/Construction - Library 30 X X X Human Development Programs - FY15-18 31 X X X X Human Services – FY19-21 32-37 X X X Safe Streets / Kujichagulia Center 38-39 X X X James D Gross – Recreation Center 40 X CC Jackson Rec Center - Park Expansion 41-42 X X Langston House Center - Operating Expenses 43 X X X Public Art - Edgecombe Circle Wayfinding Art 44 X Park Heights Community-based projects 45-58 X X CitiWatch Cameras – Park Heights 59 1 Mile Radius Area Northwest Community Planning Forum Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan Mt Washington Community Projects 60-62 X Northwest Park improvements 63-64 X X X X Pimlico Safety Academy field improvements 65-66 X X X Recreation programming – Fallstaff (HNI) 67 X X Community Initiatives managed by HNI 68-77 X X X X X X X X Liberty-Wabash Area Public Safety – CitiWatch cameras 78-79 X X Community Initiatives managed by HNI 80-88 X X X X X X X X Coldspring Newtown Mercantile Building Redevelopment 89 X X X X X List of Completed Projects INSPIRE Community Project (Fordney Lane) 90-91 Blight Elimination (HCD) 92 Park Heights Street and Alley Cleaning 93-94 Dolfield Sidewalks 95-96 Dolfield Sidewalks – Aldi Walking Path 97 Northern Parkway Street Cleaning 98 Northern Parkway median beautification 99 Liberty Wabash - Vacant Housing Initiative 100 Pocket Park feasibility - Cheswolde 101 Job Training Scholarships (Park Heights) 102 Traffic study of NWCPF SNAP area 103 Crosswalks and Traffic Calming 104-05 Dolfield Commercial Area (Public Realm) 106-07 Dolfield/Cold Spring Façade Improvement Luckman 108-09 Park 110-11 Enhanced Public Facilities - CC Jackson Rec Planters 112 in Western Run Park 113 Jones Falls Trail amenities 114 Ornamental Fencing (Coldspring Newtown) 115-16 Coldspring Community Initiatives - HNI 117-18

Project Summary: Park Heights Renaissance (PHR)

Project Description: In FY21, Local Impact Aid funding was allocated directly to PHR to implement the priorities listed in the FY21 Spending Plan. PHR’s funding is not managed by the City of Baltimore in FY21.

Contact: Yolanda Jiggetts Title: Executive Director Agency/Department: Park Heights Renaissance, Inc. Telephone: 410-664-4890 Email: [email protected]

Progress 1st quarter: July – September 2020

Housing and Development Department: Ms. Cathy Poindexter (Housing Coordinator)

Pre-Purchase: In the months of July through September in the Homebuyers Education Process we assisted 20 potential homeowners. We have been accommodating clients through E-Home America and One-on-One Counseling sessions. During this process two (2) clients received grant assistance and 3 purchased homes, two of the purchases is in the Park Heights Community.

Housing Event: In September Park Heights Renaissance participated in the Baltimore City Virtual Trolly Tour and received several calls for counseling.

Renaissance Row Groundbreaking Ceremony: On September 22, 2020, the groundbreaking for the 84-unit rental development project was hosted in partnership with Pennrose Development, HABC and PHR. We had a successful COVID19-safe groundbreaking event, with the attendance of Mayor Young, Councilwoman Middleton, Senator Hayes, Jerome Stephens on behalf of Senator Ben Cardin, HABC Executive Director, and Pastor Gould leading the event with opening the opening reflection and prayer. This was a testament of a true collaboration with City and housing officials over the years to acquire, relocate residents and demolish properties to make this project possible.

Immediately after the event, interest and calls began coming into our housing services department about how to apply for these housing units. PHR and Pennrose are working to develop a streamlined process to manage the waitlist and to ensure we are assessing applicant needs for assistance in preparing as potential new tenants.

Foreclosure Prevention: During COVID 19 foreclosures received moratorium for several months, but loans that were in process are still receiving assistance. We have two (2) in process that’s in review for modification.

Loyola Northway Rehab Project: PHR released an RFP for rehab of 11 residential properties in the 2600 block of Loyola Northway for homeownership opportunities on 8/31/2020. An information session was also held in September to provide prospective developers additional information on the bidding process. Community surveys were also completed to existing residents to determine the resident's desire for phase II of the project.

Other Real Estate projects: PHR continues to work collaboratively with its partners, CHAI and Conifer to complete financing in support of two additional development projects that will break ground in the next twelve to 24 months.

PHR Education: Submitted by: PHR Director of Education, Mrs. Kaliq Simms, Director of Education [email protected]

PHR Youth Works Mural 2019 and Chess Mosaics from 2020

PHR VIRTUAL Youth Works: Greater than a Pawn: Playing the Game of Life and Winning The PHR Youth Works program ran from July 13-Aug 14, 2020. This year, the program focused on the game of chess: incorporating life lessons and career development into daily online chess instruction (lessons included—Thinking Two Moves Ahead, Life Strategic Planning, and Pawns’ Lives Matter).

Community beautification and service learning were also key components of the program. Youth created chess-inspired mosaics with empowering messages that were mounted on a wall in Shirley Ave Park. Eventually, we would like to install permanent chess boards in the park so that the community might come to play in this lovely underused greenspace.

One of the many program highlights was screening the Disney film Queen of Katwe and discussing the film via Zoom with Ugandan chess masters whose lives were featured in the film. This summer, more than ever, it was important for us to provide an engaging program that could be done virtually and that would teach the vital lessons stressed by MOED’s Youth Works: career training and workforce development.

Total Number of Youth Enrolled in PHR Youth Works: 23 (ages 15-21)

Partners: Boardroom Chess, Baltimore Clayworks, Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Robert Katende International, Baltimore City Recs and Parks, Baltimore Curriculum Project, Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures, Herb Massie the Artist.

Youth Works Park Heights Renaissance – Zoom Art Class July 2020

PHR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: PHR Community School Coordinators (CSCs) Valencia Hike, Edgecombe Circle Elementary School [email protected] Karen Rivera, Cross Country Elementary Middle School; Youth Works Site Supervisor; Oasis Trauma- Responsive School [email protected] Jimmy Mitchell, Arlington Elementary [email protected] Brianna Dorsey, Pimlico Elementary Middle School [email protected] Mariska Lee, Creative City Public Charter School [email protected]

PHR is lead agent for five Community Schools: Pimlico Elementary/Middle School (a 21st C school), Arlington Elementary School (a 21st C. school), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (school is now closed permanently) Edgecombe Circle Elementary School, and Creative City Public Charter School. PHR has recently added Cross Country Elementary Middle to our group of Community Schools in Fall 2020. Funding for Community Schools comes from the State of Maryland Kirwan Commission, Family League and Baltimore City Public Schools. VLT/slots funds also provide funding for Community Schools.

PHR CSCs were instrumental in food and learning packet distribution from July-present. Coordinators organized food pantries, diaper/baby product giveaways, laptops, and a host of other basic essentials for families in their schools. Some of our coordinators also made home visits (according to COVID-19 protocols) throughout this period. In addition, coordinators participated in countless hours of meetings with school staff and partners as well as professional development workshops sponsored by funders and city agencies in order to prepare for distance learning this fall.

PHR Education Main Funders – VLT SLOTS, Baltimore City Public Schools, Family League, Girl Scouts of Central MD, and Enterprise Community Partners/Baltimore Women’s Giving.

Distance Learning Fall 2020 PHR CSCs offer students and families support for online learning using resources provided by BCPSS and partners such as Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. CSCs have distributed hundreds of laptops and hotspots to area school children in preparation for distance learning. PHR Education has produced e-newsletters and e-flyers throughout the pandemic period. The newsletters have provided information on food distribution, COVID testing, school announcements, family housing support, Census2020, voting, youth engagement, telehealth resources for children, etc. Over 100 partners receive the newsletter and share it with their constituents. The e-newsletter was one of the many ways we seek to keep our school communities informed and to connect them to resources.

PHR Education Newsletter Vol 64

Fall Food Access List in NW Baltimore – School and Community Sites. Voting Info for 21215 Created by PHR Education

Community and Human Services Dept. & Social Media Report July 2020 – September 2020 Ms. Pam Curtis, Community Outreach Coordinator

Monthly Report: July:  Hosted 4 fresh produce boxes giveaways on Tuesday  Partnered with Charm City Pet Connect on Tuesday (Free pet food and supply giveaway)  Promoted Plantation Park Heights Urban Garden Monday Produce box giveaway and their Wednesday Farmers market  Hosted 4 free Grocery box giveaway  Partnered with the Health Department to spread awareness and preventive ways for COVID-19  Promotion of 2020 Census and Voters registration in the community, social media and robo calls  Assisted the Baltimore City Tuesday Morning Chat and Chew  Participated in the Safe Streets Park Heights Food Giveaway  Assisted Baltimore City Recreation and Parks with promoting in the community for the Towanda Rec Center Renovation Project  Partnered with the Zeta Center to assist the aging adults with free fans  Promoted the Langston Hughes Community Center Friday Free Citywide food giveaway

 Partnered with the Empowerment Temple Church for their community engagement event (with free COVID-19 test and food giveaway)  Supported the Baltimore City Health Department with their Recovery Community program  Assisted Safe Streets Park Heights with their food giveaway with (Household cleaning supplies, resources and mediation  New Mt. Sinai Ministry Church partnered with Park Heights Renaissance to giveaway 100 loaves of bread  Continued to Support the students, staff and families of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary and Middle School as they transition to officially close.  Partnered with CVS Health to promote the no-cost COVID-19 testing  Made home deliveries to seniors  Assisted the Mayor Office of Employment Development Virtual Job Recruiter  Assisted Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church with their breakfast and lunch giveaway  Promoted DPW Small Business Development Program 2020, BCPS Free computer, Water bill discounts and DHCD Temporary Rent Support  Promoted for New Psalms food pantry to go.

Community and Human Services Dept. & Social Media Report August:  Promoting of the 2020 Census and Voters Registration  Hosted 4 Park Heights Renaissance fresh produce boxes on Tuesday

 Participated in the Voters Registration Community event held at the Beacon of Light Citadel Church, with (voters’ registration, census, school supplies, free groceries, and community resources)  Promoted the Live Baltimore 2020 Trolley Tour (Media presence and robo calls  Partnered with Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church for 4 food distributions  Promoted the Plantation Park Heights Urban Garden Monday fresh produce boxes and farmers market held at Druid Hill Park.  Promoting of the Langston Hughes Community Center, Friday Free Citywide Food Giveaway.  Assisted with the Peace In the Streets (Community resources for men, job training, drug treatment)  Assisted DPW with the promotion of the trash and recycling updates and prevention of illegal dumping  Supported Edgecombe Circle Elementary School and Pimlico Elementary and Middle school for their open enrollment.  Partnered with the Consent Decree Neighborhood Liaison (to keep the community informed of their constitutional rights)  Assisted the Mayor’s Office with their Predatory Insurance scam targeting Northwest Baltimore residents Campaign.  Made home deliveries to seniors  Supported Creative City Public Charter School Community event to repaint their school building.  Assisted with the Northwest Faith Based Community Partnership food and resources giveaway.  Partnered with Baltimore City Planning Dept. (Community Art Project). Baltimore City Planning and Public Artist Whitney Frazier are leading an INSPIRE Wayfinding effort to enhance the connection between Pimlico EMS families and neighborhood residents via Oakley Avenue to an important local asset, the Cylbun Arboretum.

Community and Human Services Dept. & Social Media Report September:  4 fresh produce distribution on every Tuesday  10 Robo call for community updates, events and promotion for (Census, Voters Registration, Social Distancing, and the flu shot)  Engaged 725 people total at the Langston Hughes Community Center for the promotion of the Census 2020 on ever Friday in September  Participated in the “Walking Against Violence” By: Northwest Wellness Project a 3-hour event ending at the Park Heights Renaissance (Parking lot)  Promoted and participated in the Virtual Fall 2020 Trolley Tour  Assisted the Empowerment Temple Drive Thur food giveaway for media presence and their robo calls

 Park Heights Renaissance Partnered with the Northwest Police Dept. for 2020 census promoting w/ Video of their offices.  Made home deliveries to seniors  Assisted with the promoting and community engagement for the groundbreaking of Renaissance Row Apt.  Assisted with the Forest Park High School Community Grocery Giveaway and Resource Fair. 3- hour event.  Participated in the Voters Registration at the Langston Hughes Community Center.  Promoted the Plantation Park Heights Urban Garden Monday food giveaways.  Assisted with promoting of the Peace In The Streets Event for the 21215 (Job opportunities, Job training and drug treatment.  Promoted Plantation Park Heights Urban Garden and transported 4 seniors to their Druid Hill Park Farmers Market.  Assisted with promoting the community associations with local their projects (art, family and school).

September:

Community and Human Services Dept. & Social Media Report

Social Media Report: July:  People Reached: 23,047  Engagement: 2,875  Shared Post: 353 August:  People Reached: 12,573  Engagement: 1,479  Shared Post: 227 September:  People Reached: 9,635  Engagement: 1,280  Shared Post: 264

Total people reached this quarter: 45,255 Total interaction with community: 5,634 Total shared post to other’s social network: 844

Safe Streets Park Heights July 2020 - September 2020 Mr. Aaron Fennell, Site Director

1. PHR and Safe Streets food distribution on Tues and Wed during the month of July. 2. Safe Streets community food giveaway July 1st and 15th. 3. Assisted 12 individuals with job opportunities. 4. Assisted 2 individuals with housing placement. 5. Assisted 3 individuals with drug treatment programs.

During the month of Aug and Sept 1. 2 events with PHR 2. Assisted multiple individuals with job interviews

Clean and Green Team Dept. Christopher Crockett, C&G Coordinator; Tamara Thomas, Management & RE Consultant

The Clean and Green Team is now underway with completing daily tasks in the Park Heights Community. Clean and Green continued their daily agenda by completing the following:

 Inventory of current equipment and needed repairs daily  Assessments of current vehicles (2-F150 Ford Pickups, 2013 and 2018) for maintenance needs daily  Inventory log with serial numbers for all PHR landscaping equipment  Mow and cleaned pre-determined lots within the 21215 community.  Purchased more PPE (safety boots) for the team  Continued to mow and clean 14 additional acres in Park Heights MRA-B and MRA-C lots  Identifying areas of concern for cleaning and mowing  Contacted city partners (DPW) for coordination of dumpsters needed for street cleanup (streets where blocked from illegal dumping and cars could not ride by)  Training for heat exhaustion (video and pamphlet)  Updated COVID-19 cleaning standards per state guidelines  Completed COVID-19 medical testing for all employees (all negative results  Set up and breakdown of Community Outreach Event at Empowerment Temple Church  Set up and breakdown for Census and Voter Community Outreach Event  Set up and breakdown of groundbreaking ceremony for Renaissance Row

The chart below summarizes the landscaping and cleaning efforts that Clean & Green in the continued for the next first 90 days.

The chart details the # of times for Mowing and Cuts, # of times for Light Cleaning-LC and # of times for Heavy Cleaning-HC.

In addition, Clean & Green assisted with accepting food distribution from city food vendors for dry food and fresh produce. Their assistance consisted of accepting food boxes from the delivery truck on Tuesdays and Wednesday. We also completed food deliveries to residents in the Park Heights Community. Dry food distribution and all deliveries were cancelled indefinitely in August 2020 for safety standards.

Lastly in this quarter, Clean & Green was able to approach their daily tasks with a much better understanding of how to maintain the beautification of the Park Heights Community.

Below are a few captured moments of our team in action:

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA) Funds:  FY 2015 $ 500,000  FY 2016 $ 500,000  FY 2017 $ 400,000 for Operating Support $ 755,000 for Community services grants, Community Assoc. Support, ED Programming, Cmnty Outreach & Engagement, Cmnty Cleanup Program, Public Safety  FY 20181 $100,000 for Community clean-up $140,000 for Education $100,000 for Public Safety  FY 2019 $ 500,000 for Operating Support $100,000 for Community clean-up $140,000 for Education  FY 2020 $ 500,000 for Operating Support $100,000 for Community clean-up $140,000 for Education  FY 2021 $2,400,000 for FY21 Spending Plan priorities2

1 In FY18 PHR received Racetrack Impact Funds instead of Local Impact Aid to fund PHR’s general opportuning support, including community outreach/engagement as well as community association support and communications.

2 Per the Racing and Community Development Act of 2020, starting in FY21, PHR is receiving $2.4M annually. The City of Baltimore is no longer managing PHR’s funding. 22

Project Name: Major Redevelopment Area Pre-Development Activities

Project Description: Acquire properties in the Major Redevelopment Area (MRA), relocate existing residents, and demolish the existing structures. In FY20, funding was available for the MRA infrastructure and pre-development. Contact: Kate Edwards Title: Assistant Commissioner for Land Transactions and Management Agency/Department: Housing and Community Development Telephone: 410-396-4664 Email: [email protected]

Progress 1st quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: The Board of Estimates, on September 16, 2020, approved the land disposition agreement with the NHP Foundation Inc. for the sale of the city-owned properties, advancing the first of three phases to acquire all the assets within the project's planned 17.3-acre footprint just south of Pimlico Race Course. Part of the agreement, includes the NHP Foundation taking over maintenance of the 17.3-acre site.

Progress 4th quarter: April - June 2020 Accomplishments: This Quarter, DHCD prepared for the settlement of Renaissance Row, an 84 unit affordable housing project. The FY19 slots funding allocation is assisting with the funding and development of this project. DHCD also continued final acquisition of properties on Woodland and Virginia Avenues, as well as the relocation which has no begun in preparation of demolition. The City has also worked with Park Heights Renaissance through an agreement, funded by slots funding, to maintain and mow the areas called "parcel B and C" of the awarded 17.3 acre MRA footprint.

Next steps (specific actions planned): Complete relocation.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2012 $ 454,000  FY 2013-14 $ 3,505,000  FY 2015 $ 1,948,7503  FY 2016 $ 1,636,250  FY 2017 $ 2,500,000  FY 2018 $ 3,436,050  FY 2019 $ 1,000,000 (MRA or other major projects)  FY 2020 $ 1,602,000 (MRA Infrastructure and pre-development)

3 Funds were reduced by $375,000 in March 2015 in response to revenue reductions. 23

Other funding sources  State $ 2,100,000 Total Project Cost: $11,521,453.51 ($16,082,050 in VLT funds) Total LIA Expended to date: 9,737,027.68 Balance remaining: $1,003.720.31

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.):

Map of redevelopment of 17.3 acres in the Major Redevelopment Area.

Project Name: Corridor Revitalization (Park Heights Avenue)

Project Description: The corridor revitalization initiative focuses on the gateway to the neighborhood along Park Heights Avenue from Park Circle to Springhill Avenue. Funds will be used for a combination of revitalization strategies including development incentives, strategic demolition, façade improvements for existing homeowners, and greening.

Contact: Kate Edwards Title: Assistant Commissioner for Land Transactions and Management Agency/Department: Housing and Community Development Telephone: 410-396-4664 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: Accomplishments: For greening and beautification, HCD has been working in partnership with the Dept. of Planning and the Park Circle Association and the community stakeholders to implement a public art project on a vacant lot at the corner of Park Heights and Springhill. The new mosaic was finished in August 2020.

Pam Curtis, the Park Circle Community Association leader and a graduate of the Baltimore Planning Academy, was the visionary leader behind this project. The mosaic was created by Herb Massie, a community artist, organizer, teacher, sculptor, and mosaic artist.

The mosaic was featured in Planning’s newsletter.

Progress 4th quarter: April - June 2020 Accomplishments: As part of the corridor greening, $38,373 is being made available to PHR to cleanup 2 parcels (B&C) of the 17 acre Major Redevelopment Area on Park Heights Avenue. DPW is cleaning Parcel A.

For greening and beautification, HCD has been working in partnership with the Dept. of Planning and Civic Works and recently completed Oakford Park (Parque Oakford). There is a diverse population on the Oakford Ave. block, including a cohort of Spanish speaking families, and the sign was designed accordingly with a description in English and Spanish.

Under the FY21 spending plan, total funding was reduced by $1.6M to fund improvements at CC Jackson.

Projected Timeframe: On-going.

Next steps (specific actions planned): HCD is working with Park Heights Renaissance on a targeted strategy.

Planning/Greening: Finalize fencing for the Oakford Park to show ownership and decrease dumping.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2018 $ 2,250,000  FY 2019 $ 250,000 (Homeownership Incentives)  FY 2021 ($1.6 million reallocated for construction of CC Jackson and Youth Programming); new total is $900,000 Total Project Cost: $ 900,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ Balance remaining: $

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.):

Park Circle Mosaic

New Pocket Park Transforms Vacant Lots on Oakford Ave. Oakford Park, also known as “Parque Oakford”, opened in Park Heights this Spring. This new green space was inspired by the diverse residents of Oakford Avenue located between Pimlico Road and Park Heights Avenue. After many conversations with local residents, the Department of Planning collaborated with Planning's Baltimore Green Network, the Department of Housing and Community Development and Civic Works to transform vacant lots into a local park. The improvements include a marked pathway, benches, a dog waste station, and a new community sign.

Project Name: INSPIRE Development Incentives (Pimlico and Arlington)

Project Description: Development incentives and homeowner repairs to help stabilize the area around Pimlico and Arlington schools to promote new investment. This investment supports the INSPIRE planning efforts around the schools and aligns with the construction of the new 21st Century schools.

Link to application for development incentives around Pimlico and Arlington: https://dhcd.baltimorecity.gov/nd/city-grant-and-funding-opportunities

Contact: Kate Edwards Title: Assistant Commissioner for Land Transactions and Management Agency/Department: Housing and Community Development Telephone: 410-396-4664 Email: [email protected]

Progress 1st quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: HCD made 6 awards around Pimlico and 4 around Arlington. Most of the focus is on Oakley and Denmore. HCD received applications for the remaining 4 and 6, and will be making final awards shortly. The awards are $50,000 per applicant, and $500,000 was allocated around both Arlington ES and Pimlico EMS.

The homeowner incentives and repairs are also underway around Pimlico EMS. All $250k was expended on 25 homeowner repairs around Arlington and 20 homeowners around Pimlico. There is still availability for 4-5 more homeowners around Pimlico EMS. Each house averaged ~$10,000 in homeowner repairs and HCD assisted eligible homeowners with additional assistance (e.g. grants from other HCD program) to complement the PCDA/INSPIRE Homeowner incentives.

Progress 4th quarter: April - June 2020 Accomplishments: HCD has awarded 6 INSPIRE grants for the Pimlico INSPIRE footprint, for a total of $300,000 of the $500,000 budget and 4 awards in the Arlington INSPIRE footprint for $250,000 of the $500,000 budget. Applicants include both non-profit and for profit entities, looking to rehab vacant homes for homeownership in those areas.

All homeowner incentives have been expended at Arlington and repairs completed (roofs, HVAC, etc.). HCD and Planning are working with the Cylburn Action Association and the leaders are assisting with additional applicants around Pimlico EMS.

Projected Timeframe: Next steps (specific actions planned): Grant agreements to be signed with awardees of development incentives.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2018 $ 750,000

 FY 2019 $ 750,000 Total Project Cost: $ 1,500,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ Balance remaining: $

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.):

Homeowner Repairs near Arlington Elementary school in the INSPIRE footprint (1/4 mile around the school).

Project Name: Feasibility Study for Park Heights Library and Design

Project Description: Funds will be used for design/construction and a feasibility study to determine the viability, programs and potential locations, including demand for various library services (lending library, reference resources, computer stations, meeting space, pre-school area, homework help, etc.), operating cost, and space requirements.

Contact: Gordon Krabbe Title: Chief Operating Officer Agency/Department: Enoch Pratt Library Telephone: 410-545-3108 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Challenges: Additional funding ($15-18M) is needed for construction of an 18,000 sq ft. library. Operating costs (~$1M per year also need to be secured).

Projected Timeframe: TBD

Next steps (specific actions planned): Secure additional funding for construction of library.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2018 $ 50,000  FY 2019 $ 500,000 (Design and seed funds for construction)  FY 2020 $2,000,000 (Design and construction) Other funding sources  Enoch Pratt $ 7,774.06 Total Project Cost (study): $ 57,774.06 Total Project Cost (Design $ 2,500,000 ($15-$18M needed for construction) and Construction): Total LIA Expended to date: $ Balance remaining: $

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.):

Project Name: Human Development Programs (Ended FY17) – Family League

Description: From FY 2015 – FY 2017 the Mayor’s Office of Human Service contracted with the Family League of Baltimore to administer and manage the Video Lottery Terminal funding that supports human services. During this time, Family League worked with local providers to fund multiple organizations partnering to deliver youth services. Programs included: Project Engage, the Kujichagulia Center, Project PAYE, Project Exposed and Project STEAM

Project Name: Human Development Programs (Ended FY18) – Mayor’s Office of Human Services

Description: In Fiscal Year 2018, funding was used to support 6 Summer programs in Park Heights and to fund 6 Out of School Time programs, during the 17/18 school year in Park Heights. In total, the plan was to serve more than 450 students with this investment.

Agency/Department: Family League of Baltimore Contact: Khalilah Slater Harrington Title: Senior Director, Youth Initiatives Telephone: 410-662-5500 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Terry F. Hickey Title: Director Agency/Department: Mayor’s Office of Human Services Telephone: 443-984-0001 Email: [email protected] *Reporting contact Yasmin Viera, [email protected]. Current Status: N/A

Financial Summary – Family League Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $ 393,750  FY 2017 $ 537,500 Total Project Cost: $931,250

Financial Summary - MOHS Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2018 $ 520,000 Total Project Cost: $ 520,000

Project Name: Human Services in the Park Heights Master Plan Area

Project Description: Single Focused and Comprehensive Out of School Time programming in Park Heights Community locations (slot funds)

Organization: Family League of Baltimore Contact: Khalilah Slater Harrington Title: Chief Program Officer Telephone: 410-662-5500 Email: [email protected] Progress 1st quarter: July 2020 – September 2020 Accomplishments: This reporting period is unique in that it crosses two fiscal years. FY 20 was extended through September 30th which ultimately gave VLT Funded Partners extra time for spending and completion of contract deliverables. As stated in the previous report, six VLT programs operated in the summer and through August and September.

Family League announced the Request for Application (RFA) on July 31st that provided $187,200 in funding for single-focused and comprehensive programs operating in Park Heights. In addition, to improving youth outcomes, these programs may provide safe space for youth to explore new ideas and opportunities, build new skills, find new talents, experience success, receive academic help and socioemotional supports.

Family League conducted a closed procurement for current VLT Funded Partners. Like last year, applicants must qualify as a nonprofit corporation with 501c3 status in good standing. In addition, for funding requests totaling $50,000 or less, applicants must provide a copy of the organization’s form 990 within the past 12 months. For requests more than $50,000, organizations must provide a copy of their independently audited financial statements for its fiscal year end within the past 12 months. Also, the applicant must possess a demonstrated capacity to collect, manage, utilize participant level and program data. Finally, applicants must provide a clear and concise operating budget.

Family League hosted a pre-application conference on August 7th to share information about the RFA and respond to questions. Six out of the eight VLT Funded Partners attended and were able to ask clarifying questions including but not limited to changes and requirements as a result of COVID-19. In addition to the Pre-Proposal conference, Funded Partner questions and answers were posted to the website for review.

All but one of the VLT FY 20 grantees applied for FY 21 funding.

Challenges: The VLT procurement timeline was delayed because of several factors, most recently due to the Community Review component of the process. As a part of Family League’s procurement process, applications are reviewed and rated by a panel comprised of stakeholders with experience, knowledge and expertise in the field. For VLT procurement, the goal is to have

Park Heights stakeholders on each review team. Unfortunately, many of the Park Heights panel members did not complete their application review and ratings, despite several reminders and communications. As a result, and to support the timeline, Family League reached out to the general pool of reviewers, many whom have experience reviewing youth development applications.

Despite the slight delay, we hope to officially announce awards to Funded Partners in November. ______

Progress this quarter: April - June 2020

Accomplishments: Despite the shift to virtual programming during this reporting period, Funded Partners continued to operate programming and participate in site visits, check-ins and professional development virtually. In addition, many partners are taking advantage of the budget extension and operating programming virtually over the summer.

Summer Programming Six of the eight VLT partners will operate programming this summer for no more than 40 youth. The Partners and their tentative summer schedule include:  Sisters Saving the City (7/13 – 8/21) - Focus on advocacy, financial literary; youth will take on community projects such as making masks for local senior citizens  Lead 4 Life Inc. (7/1 – 9/30) - Continuing to reengage disconnected youth who are not working or in school to education or employment services.  Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC), Inc. (7/13 – 8/14) -LTYC Virtual Arts camp allow students grade 3-8 to experience a variety of arts disciplines guided by a weekly theme  Catherine’s Family and Youth Services (CFYS) Inc. (7/7 – 8/7) - CFYS’ Virtual Summer Program will offer DIY at home activities, including virtual sessions that focus on reading, mentoring, cooking, financial literacy/stocks, and in person meetups for outdoor activities on Fridays.  Beautiful Butterflies (7/1 – 9/30) - Ambitious Girls Summer program will be an extension of the school year program with a priority focus on STEAM.  Excellence & Ambition (6/29 – 8/15) - Hosting Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP!), Youth Build Community Program (YBC), and Community Leadership Engagement & Reciprocity (CLE&R) curricula. At the completion of the curricula, each participant receives a Certificate of Completion in Workforce Development Training, Entrepreneurship, or Community Leadership.

Half of the programs will continue supporting the youth that they have supported since the beginning of FY 20 programming, while the other half are taking on new students from the community.

Professional Development

Professional Development has been an opportunity for partners to build their capacity but also share challenges, ideas, strategies and resources for supporting youth and families. This quarter’s Site Leadership Meeting and PD focused on leveraging and managing strategic partnerships to support program goals and enhance experiences for young people.

Site Visits/Check-Ins Each VLT Funded Partner received a 1-on-1 virtual check in with the Program Manager of Expanded Youth Programs. Similar to the site visits, check-ins provide Partners another opportunity to share their successes, challenges, experiences, express concerns and ask questions regarding changes. Components of virtual check-ins include:

 Programming Review - Topics range from program start up, attendance family engagement, youth engagement, recruitment efforts and data trends. Partners share successes, challenges and Family League supports by providing technical assistance, guidance and resources.  Planning - Partners use data and projections for program planning. It was important for partners to begin exploring programming utilizing different modalities. Assessing what is currently working in their virtual programs and what methods of engagement are needed to keep their participants engaged has been a heavy focus during planning. During this time, Family League staff inquired about what supports partners would be most beneficial in aiding them in delivering successful programs. Partner responses will help provide guidance to Family League teams including, the Professional Development team.  Program/Partner Highlights - Partners were able to share their amazing success stories during this uncertain time.  Closing Debrief - Similar to an in-person site visit, Family League staff ends the check in by asking any clarifying questions, providing updates, resources, suggested strategies and next steps.

Challenges: The pandemic has caused many programmatic challenges. Throughout this quarter, Funded Partners expressed the need for technology and internet access for youth and families as well as resources such as PPE and food for the communities they serve. Some partners have reallocated dollars to purchase these resources. In addition to resources, when programs, shifted to virtual programming in March, many partners were not prepared for the shift and it took ramp up time for partners to adjust to the new flow with their staff, students and families. The majority of our programs experienced a decline in attendance and/or retaining youth regardless of the activities and supports being offered. For some programs, the pandemic caused a disruption in their data collection efforts which ultimately impacted their reporting.

As for a few reporting highlights for the quarter:

 The VLT programs served 134 youth at least 1 day.  ADA Rate (ADA out of Enrolled Youth) was 67%,  Per the youth survey data, 98% of VLT program participants said the program helped them become a better leader.

While the beginning of this quarter was rocky as everyone adjusted to a new normal, we are happy to see VLT Partners apply lessons learned, new and creative strategies to support virtual programming. Family League of Baltimore will continue to be attentive, flexible and work with partners and other stakeholders to provide PD and other supports to address challenges and high-quality programming utilizing various modalities. This will help to strengthen programming in FY 21.

As we plan for FY 21 granting, Family League is preparing to launch a closed bid process with available resources for VLT programming. The RFA is set to launch on July 31st.

Projected Activities/Time Frame: July 2020 – September 2020 Next steps (specific actions planned): • Closed Procurement RFA Release (Tentatively July 31st) • Pre-Proposal Conference (Tentatively August 7th) • RFA submission deadline (Tentatively August 28th) • Review and Consensus (Tentatively September 7th – September 18th) • All FY 20 programming ends (September 30th) • FY21 Programs Start no later than October 15th ; FY 20 Q4 deliverables due

*Orientation for FY 21 Funded Partners – TBD; September 2020*

Financial Summary

Local Impact Aid (LIA): • FY 2019 $ 520,000 • FY 2020 $ 520,000 • FY 2021 $ 206,000 Other funding sources • Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 1,040,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $307,179 Balance remaining: $732,821

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Although FY 21 grantees have not been confirmed, VLT partners remain committed to supporting students, families and communities:

Project Name: Public Safety Initiatives – Safe Streets / Kujichagulia Center

Project Description: In FY20, $200,000 in slots funds will continue and expand Safe Streets in the Park Heights area. Contact: Anisha Thomas Title: Deputy Director Agency/Department: Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Telephone: (443) 890 - 8919 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: The slots funds are being used for the continuation of the internship program, with employment of coordinators and use of funds to resource program participants. The internships are targeted towards shooting victims who are patients at Sinai Hospital and are provided with workforce development opportunities. The funds are also contributing to an enhanced database platform to capture data and referral work being completed by the team who is working with the internship cohort.

Previous quarter: April – June 2020 Accomplishments: The Sinai Community Violence Hospital Responders and the Family Violence Program are now jointly supervised by the Manager of the Sinai Violence Response Team, Penny Green. During COVID-19, Responders have adapted their response to adhere to CDC recommendations. One Responder reports to the hospital each day and responds to patients' needs at bedside, wearing PPE. Other Responders have shifted to remote work and make follow-up phone calls, referrals, and community connections via phone or a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. The trauma-focused therapist attached to this team has had increased referrals and conducts about 20 sessions per month via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. He has noticed an increase in depression and anxiety related to COVID-19, and all Responders have noticed an increased need for food, housing, and utility assistance.

In addition to bedside visits and resource connection, Responders are also responsible for reaching out to all patients who are admitted to the hospital for trauma-related injuries that are caused by community violence - such as gun shots, stabbings, and assaults - along with people who are treated and released for such injuries. Each month there are up to 200 trauma patients. Responders receive this trauma list and assess each trauma patient for violence-related injuries and appropriateness for this program. Patients deemed appropriate for this program are then contacted and numerous efforts are made to engage each patient. Patients are offered safety planning, crisis intervention, and case management services that assess need and link patients to appropriate services within the community. Responders work with Safe Streets staff to ensure a continuity of services when the patient returns to the community. COVID-19 has prompted additional conversations around safety and well-being and COVID-related education amongst all programs. Projected Timeframe: N/A Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2019 $200,000  FY 2020 $200,000  FY 2021 $50,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $250,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ Balance remaining: $

Project Name: James D Gross Recreation Center

Project Description: Funding was allocated for design and critical improvements to the James D. Gross Recreation Center at Edgecombe Elementary School.

Contact: Adam Boarman Title: Chief Capital Development Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: survey was started and proposal initiated for design task with Murphy & Dittenhafer Challenges: Need to figure out the state bond funding source, which will need an application and agreement with the state before using the funds.

Projected Timeframe: N/A

Next steps (specific actions planned): Begin design task.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2021 $150,000 Other Funding Sources:  State Bond Funds $150,000 Total Project Cost: $300,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $39,544.12 Encumbered for Murphy Dittenhafer task 5 $ 2,500.00 needed for survey Balance remaining: $257,955.88

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Project Name: CC Jackson Rec Center

Project Description: Funding was allocated for the design of the park expansion. Contact: Kate Brower Title: Design Planner II Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-0803 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: Consultant proposal still under review. Next Steps: Forward for Task Approval.

Previous updates: April - June 2020 Accomplishments: Received consultant proposal for next phase of work . BCRP is working with consultants to develop scope of work to move forward with design development and construction documents for a phased development of the park without the Library and parking lot. The phased design will be based upon the revised PCDA funds available for the project. The Library, parking lot and swimming pool would be done in later phases. Next Steps: Reviewing consultant proposal Projected Timeframe: N/A

Next steps (specific actions planned): Develop the draft final plan.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2019 $ 250,000  FY 2020 $1,200,000  FY 2021 $1,400,000 Other Funding Sources:  State POS/City Bond used for Mahan Rykiel Masterplan Total Project Cost: $2,850,000 Total LIA Expended to date: 0 Balance remaining: $

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Project Name: Langston Hughes Resource Center – Operating Expenses

Project Description: The Langston Hughes Resource Center is providing business, resource, and educational enrichment resources for the Park Heights community. The Langston Hughes site is a closed school transformed into a resource hub. This funding will help the Department of General Services (DGS) to pay for operating expenses for the building, such as utilities, maintenance, security, etc. Contact: Hillary Chester Title: Real Estate Agent II Agency/Department: Department of General Services Telephone: 410-396-8453 Cell: 410-382-1858 Email: [email protected]

Previous quarter: April – June 2020 DGS has received several quotes and are still planning to start the switch gear replacement work by September. COVID-19 has slowed down DGS’ ability to schedule work at all their locations, however, this work is a high priority.

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 The scope of the project has been widened to include roof repair on the section of the building where the switchgear is located. Both the electrical and roofing vendor have been chosen and the switchgear equipment is scheduled for delivery the first week of November. Once the switchgear is delivered, an install date will be scheduled. Work is expected to be finished by the end of the year (FY21 Q2). Projected Timeframe: N/A Next steps (specific actions planned):  Awaiting breakdown of costs to replace roof.  Awaiting delivery of switchgear equipment  Roof work will be scheduled for early November Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2020 $100,000  FY 2021 $100,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total LIA Expended to date: $ Balance remaining: $200,000

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Project Name: Public Art - Edgecombe Circle Wayfinding Art

Project Description: This project will help build community pride and assist students who previously attended MLK Elementary. This Public Art project will encourage safe walking routes to school (Edgecombe Circle Elementary) and beautification elements.

Link to RFQ: http://www.promotionandarts.org/arts-council/calls-artists

Contact: Chris Brooks Title: Agency/Department: Baltimore Office and Promotion for the Arts Telephone: 443-271-1159 Email: [email protected]

Progress 1st quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: Planning and BCPSS have shared this ideas with Edgecombe Circle staff and stakeholders and during the transition committee meetings.

BOPA is drafting a RFQ for public artists to apply for this effort to enhance and beautify the walking routes for students and families. RFQ should be released in October 2020.

Next steps (specific actions planned): Release RFQ.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2021 $ 50,000 Other funding sources  Total Project Cost: $ 50,000 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining: $ 50,000

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Project Name: Park Heights Community-based Projects

Project Description: Projects awarded in Park Heights

Contact: Mark Sissman Title: President Agency/Department: Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Telephone: 410-332-0387, ext. 1001 Email: [email protected]

Activity this Period: July to September 2020

Park Heights Neighborhood Initiative Competitive Grants ($700,000)

Large community grants program for Park Heights

FY19 CYCLE 1

Holy Nativity St. Johns (HNSJ) – Arts on the Avenue ($28,800)

The Arts on the Avenue project is a beautification initiative where HNSJ will be installing artwork on vacant lots along the Park Heights avenue corridor through Central Park Heights to Park Circle.

During this past quarter, 5 damaged and/or stolen outdoor art sculptures were repaired or replaced at 3800, 3741/43, 3837/39, and 3900 Park Heights Avenue. In addition, two outdoor art sculptures will be installed bringing the total to 8 outdoor art sculptures for this project.

HNSJ continues to work with local artists to design and paint artworks for installation along Park Heights Avenue and other available lots in the community. HNSJ is working with an Assistant Coordinator to identify additional resources, write proposals for the purpose of sustaining the Arts on the Avenue Initiative, and community engagement.

HNSJ has drawn $18,692.34 of its grant funds on this project.

NW Faith Based Community Partnership (NWFBP) Operation On Guard ($15,000)

Previously NWFBP executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Baltimore City Police Department (BCPD) that outlined the relationship between project stakeholders BCPD, NWFBP and the RING (Amazon) Corporation. After obtaining this MOU, NWFBP executed a grant agreement and the project commenced.

During this quarter, Amazon staff finalized the engagement policy that addresses public concerns about privacy issues and presented to the project organizers (Northwest Faith-Based

Community Partnership) and was signed by NWFBCP. Camera donations were expected this quarter, but there have been unexpected delays in delivery of 150 Ring Doorbell Pro 2 cameras. NWFBP reports that the camera order is still in process and should be delivered next quarter. Received 32 applications for the program.

NWFBP held biweekly conference calls with Amazon Ring to confirm the status of the community camera donation program. Amazon Ring has agreed to include free lifetime subscriptions with each donated camera and to coordinate the distribution and installation of cameras as required. Also created a website to collect program applicant information and began publicizing website – nwfaithpartners.wixsite.com/videocamera.

NWFBP has not drawn any funds on this project.

FY19 CYCLE 2

Cycle 2 Large community grants program for Park Heights

Baltimore Development Corporation(BDC) – Façade Improvement Program ($30,000)

Façade Improvement Grants are for the following businesses in the Park Heights Master Plan Area:

. Chicken Koop . Valley Pizza . Scott’s Beauty & Dollar . West Indian Flavour II . YBI African Apparel . Blue Caribbean

During this quarter, BDC completed two facades projects for Chicken Koop and Blue Caribbean. Both project’s demolition and installation went smoothly, with the exception of an incorrect phone number on the Chicken Koop sign, which was corrected and reinstalled in September. Project approvals were made for West Indian Flavour and YBI African Apparel. The deposits for the contractor of those projects will be sent in October with the expectation that fabrication will begin shortly after receipt of payment. The approval for the Valley Pizza project is pending and should be approved early October. Scott’s Beauty & Dollar is still in the design phase. Once design is complete and estimates are procured, the project will be ready for approval and deposits will be sent to the contractor(s). To date, BDC has paid out just over $20,000 of their own funds for the two completed facades. BDC will submit reimbursement request to draw down grant funds next quarter.

BDC has no drawn down any funds on this project.

Catherine’s Family and Youth Services (CFYS) – After School Summer Enrichment ($8,600)

CFYS completed their project in previous quarter in June and drew down the remaining grant funds in July of this quarter to close out the grant.

The entire $8,600 of grant funds have been drawn and project completed.

Creative City Public Charter School (CCPCS)– Façade Mural ($30,000)

After careful planning with their artist Iandry Randriamandroso, CCPCS arranged for small crew of 3 to work in socially distanced manner to being painting phase on 7/13/20. Iandy and his assistants prepped the front wall of the building, procured materials and rented a lift. They sketched out the entire design and over the next 3 weeks, they painted all but the bottom six feet of the mural. The lowest section was reserved for participation by the school community.

During the August Baltimore Ceasefire Weekend (August 7-9, 2020), CCPCS hosted a community painting event. Approximately 50 individuals including staff, parents, students and neighbors came during scheduled time slots to paint the bottom 6 feet of the mural. PPE, distanced painting stations, sanitization of supplies between use, limited RSVPs per slot and being outdoors allowed CCPCS to coordinate community engagement that was safe within COVID guidelines.

The mural was completed on August 18, 2020. CCPCS reports that the mural has been a bright spot and a symbol of hope at a time when things are very difficult in their community during COVID-19. CCPCS also reports that the mural has raised spirits of students and families that have visited the school to pick up technology, supplies and materials. Project completed and grant closed out.

The entire $30,000 grant has been drawn and the project has been completed.

FY20 CYCLE 1

FY20 Cycle 1 Large Community Grant Program for Park Heights

At the House – Arlington garden maintenance/Youth Golf ($3,500)

During this quarter, At the House continued maintenance of the Arlington garden.

$1,000 of grant funds have been drawn on this project.

Civic Works – Pimlico Golden Garden Improvements ($28,750)

During this quarter, Pimlico Merchants Association arranged to have local artist decorate four planter pots. Civic Works installed the steel fencing, 6 picnic tables and 4 decorated planter pots. Civic Works also removed trash, weeded garden areas, planted annual flowers, install mulch and repaired broken wood planting bed frame.

All project activities were completed and Civic Works will draw down balance of the grant in the next quarter.

No funds have been drawn on this project.

Dayspring – Razing Project ($25,000)

Last quarter, Dayspring discovered and removed asbestos prior to demolition of the building. This created an additional $5,200 cost not part of their $25,000 grant for demolition. Dayspring covered this additional $5,200 cost for asbestos removal from their own funds.

During this quarter, Dayspring’s contractor obtained all necessary permits and inspections prior to demolition. Site surveys, pre-site demolition work by DPW and BGE, certification documents, permits, numerous inspections, city notifications, state certification and legal notices obtained during the process. Demolition, clean up and all required inspections were completed.

The entire $30,000 grant was drawn, the project completed and the grant closed out.

Parks & People – Creative City Public Charter School neighborhood green space improvement ($30,000)

The two concepts developed by Steve Preston, staff landscape architect, were presented via 2 Zoom presentations/workshop sessions in July. During the sessions, the school community and larger community saw and heard about the two concepts and provided feedback. Following the sessions, the concepts were posted on the school’s preferred platforms (private Facebook group for the school and Class Dojo) for comments, feedback and voting. The concepts were posted for 2 weeks, then the comments were summarized and incorporated into the final design. The second concept was chosen and finalized, and Parks & People put out a Request for Proposals per our competitive procurement process. Parks & People selected DA Dunlevy as the contractor, negotiated and signed the contract and work will begin October 19, 2020 which is as soon as the contractor’s schedule allows.

$4,444.44 of grant funds have been drawn on this project.

Towanda Neighborhood Association – Upcycle yourself ($30,000)

The Upcycle Yourself Towanda project is community based and the association’s large scale attempt to show residents “how to love your neighborhood”. Towanda reports that it is one of many ways they have brought resources from inside and outside of the Towanda/Grantley community to buy into their vision to clean and beautify their surroundings. Towanda report they believe their vision is large enough for every person, of any age to take part in, which is important because they “need” everyone to help make this idea work.

Highlights from the past quarter July - September 2020) of Upcycle Yourself project’s accomplishments are listed below:  Planning teams were enlarged and MSU’s role has been updated due to COVID-19. o The planning committee [including Pat Turner] did a site visit at both lots with Skarda and Associates Structural Engineer, Steve Brown, to begin the process to receive certification for the fabrication of both sculptures

 Zoom meetings were discontinued until Skarda completed its evaluation, the first of which was received October 7, 2020 approving the installation in the Coldspring lot  Bi-weekly landscape maintenance in both lots continues  Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm is located in the Greenspring community. Farmer Chippy and Tierra kept in contact with Towanda Neighborhood Association(TNA), via daily community resources texts to all community members, and they continue to pledge to provide TNA with home grown, perennial decorative grasses, and annual plants that will beautify the lots landscapes, alongside our beautiful “Welcome to Towanda” tire sculptures  TNA continues to developing a social media campaign via Facebook, Instagram #UYT and TNA’s website www.Towanda-Grantleycommunity.org that they report will not only keep their community aware of important news. But it will also recruit neighbors to take part in building the sculptures and tire planters in their own back yards, then TNA reports they will transfer the individual painted tires to the lots, like pieces of a puzzle. TNA reports that this project, begun during the Spring, incorporates social distancing, which is still necessary to keep us all safe from spreading the COVID 19 virus. Artist Assistant/Co-Project Coordinator and TNA are working diligently together on the social media portion of the project because each of the different platforms will continue to: o Keep the community informed of upcoming events o Maintain the community’s involvement, which TNA feels is necessary in order for neighbors to take ownership and value the UYT improvements. o Request and use the communities’ input, as well as, o Need the communities’ support and participation. o Disseminate printable community documents o Give residents another way to contact TNA about concerns o Expand our vision to our neighbors who currently are not attending community meetings, surrounding neighborhoods, as well as, stimulate an increase in revenue through contributions, dues, and in-kind donations to support on-going landscape and lot maintenance programs.

TNA’s strategic goals include addressing all of the unsightliness and blight within Towanda/Grantley. Here are some of the plans TNA has completed since receiving this grant:  TNA will have Zoom style meetings with the community to get neighbors an opportunity to air their concerns between October through February 2021  Meanwhile TNA reports they are keeping in contact with neighbors via phone calls, texting and email to get participants to paint the car tires, which have been cleaned and primed for painting by their artist, Jeffrey Kent.  Two large portable frames have been constructed to paint and dry the tires for the Coldspring sculpture. The painting event is scheduled for October 24th. One portable frame will be put on the 3000 Grantley Avenue to have the community to participate in a one day tire painting project. The frames are large enough to hold at least four tires at a time with social distancing. The other tires will be painted on the frame while in storage. All the tires will hang [and turned daily] until installed by the artist’s installation crew.  TNA expanded rapport with entities including BCDP, CSX, DOT, BCRP, NW/BCPD, PPHUF and affiliated organizations, Skarda & Assoc. Vulcan Materials, PHR, HNSJDC, Gillis Memorial Church, Creative City Charter School, Bulldog Football League, community developers Social Solutions Advisors, Turner Development and Conifer Realty, as well as, a non-profit Northwest organization known as CHAI.  Local lawn maintenance company continues to maintain their adopted lots. Their reported goals is to hire labor from within our community year around.

$11,500 of grant funds have been expended on this project.

Small community grants program for Park Heights neighborhoods

Projects underway:  Towanda Assoc. – 501(c)3, accounting, web hosting/maintenance, Community Law Center ($2,050)  Beyond the Game – CC Jackson Mentoring and Sports Clinic ($2,500)  At the House – communications case management program ($2,500)  Parklane – Seniors program and garden project ($2,500)

Funded and completed projects are:  King Health System – Back to School Fair ($2,277.70)  Pimlico Merchants 501(c)3, marketing/website ($2,325)  One More One Less Mentoring Stop the Bleeding event ($2,500)  At the House – acquisition/closing costs for 5301 Beaufort ($2,500)  Plantation Urban Farm shed ($2,500)  Plantation Urban Farm tractor and hoop house ($2,433.97)  Parklane Neighborhood Association open house ($2,500)

 Linda Felder House – Etiquette program ($2,500)  C.C.H.B. neighborhood association Festival ($2,500)  Dayspring – Playground and lot cleanup ($1,801.34)  One More One Less – Eating healthy and mentoring ($2,500)  Beth El Temple Church – Harvest Trunk-A-Treat ($2,500)  Berean Church – Northwest Meet & Greet ($2,500)  Plantation Park Heights Farm – mushroom composting ($2,500)  Cylburn – Community Flowering ($472.44)  Sankofa Children Museum ($2,500)

Progress this quarter: July to September 2020

Accomplishments: Creative City Public Charter School completed school façade mural. Holy Nativity St. Johns repaired and/or replaced all damaged and/or stolen art sculptures. Civic Works completed the Pimlico Golden Garden which included installing steel fencing, 6 picnic tables and 4 decorated planter pots. Civic Works also removed trash, weeded garden areas, planted annual flowers, install mulch and repaired broken wood planting bed frame.

Challenges: Covid 19, social distancing

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): See project descriptions.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2019 $ 450,000.00  FY2020 $ 250,000.00

Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 700,000.00 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 395,042.79 Balance remaining: $ 304,957.21

LIA Quarterly Expenditures List of tasks: FY21 July - September 2020 LIA Expended this Quarter $69,566.27 Parks+People – Creative City $2,222.22 green space Catherine’s Family Youth $2,866.72 Services

Dayspring – Razing Project $25,000 Holy Nativity St. Johns -Arts $553.10 on Avenue Hilltop 4100 – Back to School $2,087.20 supplies Plantation Urban Farm FY20 $6,837.03 expansion Creative City School Mural $30,000

Supplemental information Creative City Public Charter School - Mural

CIVIC WORKS – Pimlico Golden Garden

Parks+People design 1 for Creative City

Parks+People design 2 for Creative City

Project Name: Public Safety Initiatives – Citiwatch cameras

Project Description: Installation of Citiwatch security cameras in the Park Heights Area (Rogers and Reisterstown).

Contact: Matthew Rappaport Title: Manager of Special Projects and Innovation Agency/Department: Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety Telephone: 410-396-4951 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments:

Rogers and Reisterstown: - PO has been issued - Equipment has been ordered; turnaround 3-6 weeks o Arm, pole, camera, fiber modules - Fiber Optic Network Manager is waiting on quotes from vendors Projected Timeframe:

*Anticipated timeframes assuming no supply chain or project delays 10/20 – 11/01: Developing drawings, soliciting and reviewing fiber quotes 11/01 – 12/01: Installing camera boxes 11/01 – 12/01: Installing fiber 12/01 – 12/15: Equipping poles with power; installing breakers 12/15: Target completion date

Next steps (specific actions planned): BDC is working on additional planning for cameras. - Finalize fiber and conduit drawings; solicit quotes, review and pick the best - Equipment arrives and work begins

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2021 $20,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $20,000 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining: $20,000

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Project Name: Mt. Washington Community Projects* Project Description: Evaluate and identify opportunities to improve the pedestrian experience around Mt. Washington Village area. Improve lighting, street amenities, wayfinding sign, and community sign. Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected] Progress this quarter: July to September 2020 Accomplishments: DOT has submitted request for Purchase Order for Signs by Tomorrow for fabrication and installation. Challenges: Due to Convid-19 some DOT projects have been delayed. Previous updates: April to June 2020 Accomplishments: DOT has submitted request for Purchase Order for Signs by Tomorrow for fabrication and installation. This project is on hold due to reduction in City services. Challenges: Due to Convid-19 some DOT projects have been delayed. Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): DOT Fiscal Division completes purchase order, vender proceeds with fabrication and installation.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 50,000.00 (Budget Reduction from $100,000) Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 50,000.00** Total LIA Expended to date: $ 38,074.64 LIA expended this Quarter $0.00

$ 7,560.00 (Obligated)*** Balance remaining: $ 4,365.36

*Formerly called Mt. Washington Light Rail Station Underpass; Name changed based on needs identified by the community at other parts of the village instead of focusing solely on underpass. **Budget reduction based upon projected revenues forecast for FY15 from $4.5 to $3.5 million. Obligated through DOP authorization of Lamp Post Lighting in the amount of $10,850.00. Final cost of project $6,255.08, project completed December 2017. Obligated through DOP authorization of Banners in the amount of $7,118.20. Final cost of project $6,805.00 project completed August 2018. ***Obligated through DOP authorization of Banners in the amount of $7,560.00. ****Any remaining balance in funds from the Mt. Washington Community projects will be returned to the Department of Planning for reallocation.

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Mt. Washington Community Projects

PROJECT COMPLETE Installation of Wayfinding signs completed December 14, 2016.

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Installation of Wayfinding signs completed December 14, 2016.

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Installation of Community Gateway Sign- July, 2016.

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Mt. Washington Community Projects

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Installation of Benches in the Business District was completed March 2016.

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Installation of Holiday Lights in Business District was completed December 2017.

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Installation of Banners in Business District was completed July 2018.

Project Name: Northwest Park Improvements

Project Description: Funds will be used to implement the priorities established in the recently completed park master plan. Improvements include providing a new playground, renovating the ball field, new pedestrian circulation, and providing a new water line to the community garden and drinking fountain.

Contact: Adam Boarman Title: Chief Capital Development Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: SWM redlines submitted to DPW for review and approval Next Steps: Finalize plans and bid documents upon DPW approval

Previous updates: April – June 2020 Accomplishments: Continued work on Upper Park Improvements. Next Steps:

Projected Timeframe: “Front of the park” improvements will be bid upon the completion of Jones Falls Trail Phase V. Trail project anticipated to be complete in Fall 2020. Next steps (specific actions planned): Secure DPW approval of the redline revisions.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 288,000  FY 2015 $ 200,000  FY 2016 $ 431,500  FY 2017 $ 32,000 Total Project Cost: $ 951,500 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 563,638.98 Balance remaining: $ 378,861.02

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Project Name: Pimlico Safety Academy Field

Project Description: Funds will be used for ball field and pedestrian improvements. This includes properly graded baseball and football/soccer fields; walking loop with benches; parking lot access and spaces separate from Police and Fire Dept. use; and ADA accessibility.

Contact: Adam Boarman Title: Chief Capital Development Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: Finalizing specs and construction drawings. Challenges: Additional funds needed to construct the project are not coming. Need to borrow funding from other projects.

Previous updates: April – June 2020 Accomplishments: RK& submitted draft 100% CD to R&P on 6/1/20 Challenges: Additional funds needed to construct the project are not coming. Design is too expensive to implement.

Projected Timeframe: Advertise for construction in November 2020.

Next steps (specific actions planned): Finalizing specs and construction documents, Advertise for bids.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 115,000  FY 2015 $ 50,000  FY 2016 $ 231,500 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 396,500 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 99,352 Balance remaining: $ 297,148

LIA Quarterly Expenditures List of tasks:

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Project Name: Recreation Programming – Fallstaff Area

Project Description: Funds were provided for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks and are now being administered by Healthy Neighborhoods to deliver recreational and social activities for youth and adults in the Fallstaff area. Activities could include recreational sports, youth leagues, and art, music, and fitness classes.

Contact: Mark Sissman Title: President Agency/Department: Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Telephone: 410-332-0387, ext. 161 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Funding was re-allocated to HNI to administer. HNI is working with the Fallstaff Improvement Association.

Challenges with scheduling programming due to COVID-19.

Projected Timeframe: On-going. Next steps (specific actions planned): Currently working on program activities for the community.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $ 64,000  FY 2017 $ 66,250 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 130,250 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 6,035 Balance remaining:

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Project Name: Northwest Community Planning Forum Community-based Projects

Project Description: Projects awarded to the NWCPF.

Contact: Mark Sissman Title: President Agency/Department: Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Telephone: 410-332-0387, ext. 10001 Email: [email protected]

Activity this Period: July to September 2020

NWCPF SNAP Projects

CHAI Community organizer ($535,000) and CASA ($295,000)

During this reporting period, CASA continued to provides services to residents. Number of Residents Served: Made 128 new contacts with residents. Assisted 30 residents in completing applications for services/benefits online. Assisted 40 residents with information/referrals on issues including taxes, legal, education and employment. Assisted 15 residents with health insurance renewals. Connected 10 residents to COVID-19 testing sites. Connected 50 residents/households to food distribution at Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School. Provided 15 residents/households with weekly grocery deliveries through our emergency food access program. Provided 18 residents/households with emergency cash assistance through our Solidarity Fund. Conducted 4 census promotion/assistance calls to residents. ● Engaged 10 residents in meetings or events with local elected officials. ● Engaged 10 residents in virtual monthly orientations.

During this quarter CASA assisted 7 Fallstaff residents to apply for a new program launched by Baltimore City to provide assistance to renters at risk of eviction. For those who did not qualify for the program but are having trouble affording their rent, CASA supported residents in communicating with their landlords and creating payment plans to prevent eviction.

CASA also continued to provide residents information about their rights as tenants via a “know your rights” session on September 19 with 6 participants, as well as limited door-knocking while practicing social distancing and COVID safety guidelines, reaching 20 residents who were experiencing issues with their landlords and unsafe housing conditions.

When a tragic gas explosion leveled three homes on Labyrinth Road on August 11, killing 2 residents and damaging more than 200 homes, we immediately responded along with other Fallstaff partners. CASA was on site to assist Spanish-speaking victims in accessing temporary housing offered by the Red Cross and to provide ongoing support in the aftermath of the explosion. In total CASA assisted 10

residents and their families to communicate with city officials, housing inspectors, insurance companies, and their landlords about when it will be safe for them to return home and when repairs would be completed.

After the major debris had been removed from Labyrinth Road, Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer organized a neighborhood cleanup. Community leader Doris Lopez participated along with other diverse neighbors to clearing the remaining debris scattered by the explosion.

Food Distribution CASA continues to support the weekly food distribution at Fallstaff E/M School with ongoing logistics and by increasing community engagement. For example, two community leaders are now delivering boxes to residents who lack transportation or are unable to get to the distribution site. With the help of leaders, CASA is reaching out to more residents and ensuring they can access this resource.

Online Learning Support: Before online classes began for the 2020-2021 school year, CASA held an orientation with representatives from Baltimore City Schools to educate parents and students about their rights to an education, including receiving information and important notices from the school in their preferred language. Through CASA’s outreach efforts, they also identified 20 Latinx students at Fallstaff Elementary who were still in need of a laptop or hotspot for their classes. CASA is working with partners to acquire donated laptops as well as supporting communication between teachers and parents. Given the ongoing challenges Latinx parents have faced so far with barriers to information and technology, CASA has begun organizing parents to form a PTO at the school. Currently, 25 parents have expressed their interest in joining.

Labyrinth Explosion Crisis Response: CASA immediately responded by calling all their members who live on Labyrinth Road to check on them. There was a real concern about the Duarte family who lived in front of one of the homes that exploded. At the time of the incident, only their youngest son, Joshua, was home and asleep in the basement. He was afraid but, thankfully, not hurt.

Within hours of the explosion, CASA was on site to provide interpretation and gather information on emergency resources for Spanish-speaking members. CASA identified around 20 impacted homes that belonged to Latinx residents. Of those 20 homes, 11 families received financial support through CASA’s Solidarity Fund to help them replace essential items and take time from work if they needed to. For several weeks, CASA had a constant presence in the neighborhood, assisting families with interpretation and also supporting hot meal deliveries to residents when the gas was disconnected.

Along with addressing basic needs like food and shelter, CASA also responded to the emotional and mental wellbeing of residents. Many members confided that they were experiencing anxiety, headaches and difficulty sleeping. CASA formed a support group with 12 members who were impacted and successfully connected 8 people, 5 of which were minors, to trauma therapy services.

Employment/Immigration Services:

CASA completed its series of “Conversations with Consulates” on July 15, ending with the consulate of Guatemala. During the reporting period, CASA provided 40 residents with information/referrals on issues including taxes, legal, education and employment. The majority of members needed assistance applying or renewing their Tax ID numbers.

CHAI hired Jenny Torres as the new Fallstaff Community Organizer on August 3rd. Jenny is fluent in Spanish, and recently earned her MSW with a specialization in Community Action & Social Policy from the University of Maryland.

CHAI’s Northwest Community and Schools Director attended the Fallstaff Improvement Association (FIA) monthly meetings in July and August by conference call. CHAI’s Community Organizer attended the FIA meeting in September. Subsequently, CHAI’s Community Organizer met with FIA Board Members to learn about community concerns and interventions.

Current Projects The FMOP team along with the Fallstaff Elementary Middle School (FEMS) leadership has been participating in a weekly food distribution held at the FEMS. The weekly distribution began in May 2020 and has consistently distributed 150 boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables along with 150 boxes of shelf stable groceries since May 21. The distributions will continue through November 2020.

Leadership Development The FMOP partners continued to work together on initiatives to help improve the neighborhood. Currently, this involves the community food distribution and the development of a Parent- Teacher Organization at Fallstaff Elementary-Middle School.

CHALLENGES Due to the current pandemic, the project has not been able to create opportunities for community members to come together to build cultural competency and social cohesion among diverse community members due to social distancing restrictions.

In August, neighborhood damage as a result of an explosion on Labyrinth Road in Fallstaff has created an array of service needs and demanded coordinated response on behalf of city and neighborhood partners. Limiting the capacity of CHAI and CASA to address other Fallstaff challenges.

Copies of detailed quarterly reports from CASA and CHAI are available at Healthy Neighborhoods.

CHAI has drawn their entire $85,000 for the first year of funding and their entire $85,000 for their second year of funding and their entire $87,500 for their third year of funding. CHAI has draw $57,100.02 from their fourth year of funding.

CASA has drawn their entire $45,000 for the first year of funding, their entire $45,000 for the second year of funding, their entire $47,500 for the third year of funding, their entire $47,500 for the fourth year of funding and their entire $55,000 for fifth year of funding. CASA has draw $11,109.37 of their 6th year of funding.

Chimes ($595,000)

Due to safety concerns related to COVID 19, CHIMES suspended cleaning services in Fallstaff and Glen. Once conditions are deemed safe, street cleaning will resume. Although CHIMES do not have an official date, it is likely CHIMES will resume services in the near future.

Chimes provides employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Both Chimes and the individuals they support are eager to return to work. CHIMES has drawn the entire $80,000 grant for this first year funding, drawn entire $80,000 for their second year of funding of this project, entire $134,892.30 from their third year of funding and drawn entire $100,000 from their fourth year of funding. CHIMES has drawn $30,351.68 of their 5th year funding.

CHAI Homebuyer Loan and Renovation Funds ($200,000)

The Homebuyer Loan and Renovation Fund eliminates barriers to homeownership for low-, moderate-, and middle-income individuals by providing zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 to homebuyers in Glen and Fallstaff neighborhoods to cover renovation and settlement expenses.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CHAI only settled one home improvement loan in Glen for $10,000 between July 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. CHAI staff conducted 10 virtual pre- purchase one-on-one housing counseling sessions with new clients between July 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 to inform potential buyers of their financial readiness, mortgage affordability and credit scores.

CHAI staff informed 20 prospective buyers at a 1 first-time Homebuyer Education Workshop about about CHAI's proprietary loan and grant programs and how they can be leveraged with financial incentives from Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. and Live Baltimore. An additional 16 households accessed CHAI’s Homebuyer Education Workshop through eHome America.

CHAI has drawn the entire $200,000 grant for their first year funding. CHAI has drawn $53,333.32 from their second year of grant funding.

CHAI Glen Hills Housing ($167,000)

CHAI Housing Programs utilize a variety of approaches to stabilize the housing market in the Glen and Fallstaff neighborhoods. CHAI’s programs include acquisition/rehab program to address vacant and blighted homes, loans and grants to potential and current homeowners, guidance and support for block beautification projects, Senior Home Repair and Benefits services, school and community engagement support, homebuyer education and counseling, and foreclosure prevention counseling. CHAI has two dedicated community organizers who are

deeply engaged in these two neighborhoods, the Northwest Community and Schools Director (NCSD) and Fallstaff Community Organizer.

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Meetings Attended  CHAI’s Northwest Communities and Schools Director attended the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association (GNIA) during the quarter and Fallstaff Improvement Association (FIA) monthly meetings in July. In August and September, the meetings were attended by the Fallstaff Community Organizer. All meetings were held by conference call due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Our Fallstaff Community Organizer started in August 2020 and completed her onboarding process. In September, she had weekly meetings with the CASA Community Organizer. In May and June, the Northwest Community and Schools Director conducted bi-weekly community partner calls with Baltimore City government and other agency leads to discuss updates for community member needs during the COVID-19 outbreak. These bi-weekly calls will continue during the next quarter.  CHAI’s Northwest Communities and Schools Director has been working with the Glen Neighborhood Association’s Blight & Vacant Property subcommittee, which continued working with the Baltimore City Office of Planning, Baltimore City Code Enforcement and Baltimore City Housing office Attorney to track vacant properties in Glen.  The Fallstaff Community Organizer met individually with Board Members of the Fallstaff Improvement Association to learn about community concerns and interventions.

Current Projects  The CHAI team along with the Fallstaff Elementary Middle School (FEMS) leadership has been participating in a weekly food distribution held at the FEMS. The weekly distribution began in May 2020 and has consistently distributed 150 boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables along with 150 boxes of shelf stable groceries since May 21. The distributions will continue through November 2020.  CHAI is providing support to the GNIA board working on an outreach strategy to engage more homeowners in the community.  CHAI has continued working with GNIA on updates to the properties it acquired at 3411 and 3413 Glen Avenue. They also continue to work in partnership with the community related to additional vacant or blighted properties for acquisition and renovation. The two lots have been subdivided into lots 3411, 3413, 3415 and 3415.5. CHAI is currently working on a new contract for sale, after the buyer backed out of the original deal.  5715 Bland Avenue is under construction with a target to be finished by end of 2021.

Neighborhood Organizing  CHAI’s Northwest Communities and Schools Director conducted resident outreach through phone calls and emails to share information with residents on Healthy Neighborhoods Renovation loan program, CHAI’s Façade Matching Grant, Homebuyer Workshops & Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling, and Senior Home Repair.

Façade Matching Grants  The Northwest Communities and Schools Director screened and processed Façade Matching Grant applications in Glen and Fallstaff, tracked each project through completion, and submitted all paperwork for contractor reimbursement. Eight applications were processed.

CHALLENGES  The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impeded much of CHAI’s work and dramatically slowed down the related work with Baltimore City.

No funds have been drawn on this project.

Northwest Citizens on Patrol ($50,000)

Due to COVID 19, foot traffic in the neighborhood has significantly decreased; therefore, Northwest Citizens on Patrol (NWCP) determined that the security patrol has been put on hold temporarily. During this quarter, NWCP resumed security patrols starting on August 28th. NWCP is taking all necessary precautions such as disinfecting equipment before distributing to patrol team. Due to increase in car jackings and burglaries, NWCP also reactivated security weekend patrol where security officer patrols Friday night and Saturday morning.

NWCP has drawn $33,159.65 of funds for this project.

Shomrim Public Safety Initiatives ($100,000)

During this quarter, Shomrim has fielded 948 telephone calls which is well above their average range of 150 – 200 calls per month due to an uptick in crime in their area and added collaboration with local police force. Shomrim has initiated a text service allowing residents to notify them of suspicious activity and Shomrim received over 150 messages via text in addition to the telephone calls.

The vehicle is equipped with a charging station to both allow police officers to charge the batteries of their radios as well as provide a mobile base in the event of a missing persons call. This vehicle is solely used for patrol services and has added approximately 4,100 miles since its inception and 450 this quarter.

Shomrim has drawn $49,897.97 of grant funds for this project.

Large community grants program for NWCPF neighborhoods

Northwest Citizen on Patrol – Scheduling software ($27,500)

The original specifications for the scheduling software system was based on deploying 8 units to patrol on the streets; however, NWCP’s Board of Directors decided to scale back to deploying only 4 units based on recent level of crime. Therefore, NWCP is working with the programmer to come up with a flexible system that can be constructed that would have the ability to be changed according to the number of people on patrol. The programmer is working on creating a versatile system to change the number of people on patrol. There will be no additional cost for this feature.

NWCP has drawn $18,340 of funds on this project.

Mt. Washington Preservation Trust (MWPT) – Arboretum improvements ($30,000)

Donor Agreement

MWPT continues to work with BCRP and the Baltimore City Law Department to get the donor agreement approved. MWPT is coordinating with BCRP Community Liaison, Sharnice Barnett, who connected MWPT with Tim Almaguer, Strategic Partnership Director. At the time of this report, the Legal Department has approved the revised Donor Agreement. However, MWPT is unable to move to the next phase until the appropriate liability, auto and flood insurances have been obtained and the cost of obtaining these policies is prohibitive to the MWPT. The MWPT has engaged insurance companies directly as well as multiple well-known, City approved contractors to inquire if they would obtain the insurance on our behalf to no avail. BCRP liaison Sharnice provided access to pre-approved vendors registered with the City through CityBuy and sent three (3) recommended contractors from the Capital Development Division who might be able to carry the required insurance.

A summary of the Donor Agreement process is below. From July-September, the revised Donor Agreement was submitted to the BCRP Legal Department for review with the following changes: 1. Mt Washington Preservation Trust increased their liability insurance in lieu of the contractor in order to bear responsibility for contractor’s work. a. The original Donor Agreement including the services of Greg Gensheimer, a licensed and bonded contractor to guide the pavilion construction, and the initial agreement named Mr. Gensheimer directly, which MWPT requested to remove. 2. The Donation Agreement has been updated so that it reads as an agreement between Mt Washington Preservation Trust, Inc & Baltimore City only. 3. A revised Scope of work submitted that is more specifics about the actual construction work being done by MWPT and a contractor. 4. Budget total and costs for pavilion repair project only were submitted in lieu of the full PCDA grant award budget.

In September, Tim Almaguer met with the City’s Legal Department and Risk Management. The City representatives advised MWPT that builder’s insurance and flood insurance are required. The insurance should be provided by the contractor for the duration of the work being completed. MWPT will also be required to obtain automobile insurance because the contractor would be using a vehicle to get to the work site.

Benches and Seating Eight custom built benches were delivered. The MWPT has safely secured the benches until they can be installed. Permanent installation of benches is expected to be completed by the end of October. Minor Delay in installation is directly related to the lack of progress on the pavilion construction. The plan was that a majority of the benches would be installed in the new pavilion.

Graphic Design & Signage: The MWPT sub-committee has been meeting regularly to develop the prototypes of all the signs. They are not at the production phase, rather MWPT is confirming design and layouts. A list of 14 types of signs was created and submitted to Tierra Brown, Chief of Marketing Communications, to review and include the City’s marketing requirements.

$8,402.90 in grant funds have been expended on this project.

Small community grants program for NWCPF neighborhoods

Grants underway: Mt. Washington Preservation Trust (MWPT) – Water Conservation ($2,500)

Funded and completed projects are:

Cheswolde Neighborhood Association to support Neighborhood Night Out ($2,500) Baltimore Terps Youth Football League to support rental of lights ($2,500) Mt. Washington Elementary School PTO for purchase of STEM software ($2,477) Featherstone Music Instructional, Inc. ($917.60) Pirchei Little League Baseball ($1,390) Youth Back to School Empowerment Financial Event ($1,000) Glen – Williamson community garden ($2,498.54) Cheder Chabad playground ($2,446.77) Baltimore Terps Youth Football/Lacrosse League equipment containers ($2,500) Project Pneuma Yoga (1,500) Pirchei Little League Baseball equipment (1,477.50) Featherstone Music/Movie Festival 2017 ($2,500) Glen Night Out 2017 ($2,500) Financial Youth and Family Empowerment Event 2017 (1,500) Cheswolde Night Out 2017 ($2,500) J.U.S.A. – police training ($1,000) Baltimore Terps Awards Banquet ($600) Ahavas Yisrael – food pantry ($2,500) Financial Empowerment 2018 ($1,600)

Baltimore Terps Homecoming and awards ceremony (2,500) Wallis Avenue community solar light and address plaques ($1,033.31) Glen Pollinator Planting Project ($2,496.96) Jewish Uniformed Service Association (J.U.S.A.) – Police Training ($2,300) Baltimore Terps helmets, equipment 2019 ($2,500) Fallstaff International Day 2019 ($2,359.17) Pirchei Little League Baseball 2018 ($1,592.88) Glen community/garden event 2019 ($2,500) Glen National Night Out 2019 ($2,500) Cross Country – Planters ($2,150)

Progress this quarter: July to September 2020

Accomplishments: CASA provided 30 residents with assistance in completing applications for services/benefits online, 40 residents with information/referrals on issues including taxes, legal, education and employment, connected 10 residents to COVID-19 testing sites, connected 50 residents to food distribution centers, provided 15 residents with weekly grocery deliveries through their emergency food access program, provided 18 residents with emergency cash assistance through CASA’s Solidarity Fund. Within hours of explosion on Labyrinth, CASA was on site providing interpretation and gather information on emergency resource for Spanish speaking members. CASA also provided a support group with 12 members who were impacted by the explosion and connect 8 people, 5 of whom were minors, to trauma therapy services. Projected Timeframe: Next steps (specific actions planned): See project descriptions

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 747,000  FY 2015 $ 352,000  FY 2016 $ 27,500  FY 2017 $ 795,000  FY 2018 $ 875,000  FY 2019 $ 487,000  FY 2020 $ 560,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 3,833,500 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 2,543,893.88

Balance remaining: $ 1,289,606.12

LIA Quarterly Expenditures List of tasks: FY21 Q1 (July to September 2020) LIA Expended this Quarter: $57,600.18

Mt. Washington Preservation $306.40 Trust – Arboretum CASA $7,599.72 Cross Country – Planters $2,000 CHAI bilingual organizer $4,360.74 CHAI buyer/renovation loan $43,333.32

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Mt Washington Arboretum

Project Name: Public Safety Initiatives – Citiwatch cameras

Project Description: Installation of Security cameras in the Liberty-Wabash area.

Contact: Matthew Rappaport Title: Manager of Special Projects and Innovation Agency/Department: Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Public Safety Telephone: 410-396-4951 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: Garrison and Penhurst: - PO has been issued - Equipment has been ordered; turnaround 3-6 weeks o Arm, pole, camera, fiber modules - Fiber Optic Network Manager is waiting on quotes from vendors

Previous updates: Accomplishments: Two camera installations were completed at the following intersections:

Liberty Heights Avenue & Gwynn Oak Avenue;

Dolfield Avenue & W. Cold Spring Lane.

Both cameras are operational.

A camera at Liberty Heights Avenue and Garrison Boulevard was installed with these funds, totaling $30,121.

Projected Timeframe:

*Anticipated timeframes assuming no supply chain or project delays

10/20 – 11/01: Developing drawings, soliciting and reviewing fiber quotes 11/01 – 12/01: Installing camera boxes 11/01 – 12/01: Installing fiber 12/01 – 12/15: Equipping poles with power; installing breakers 12/15: Target completion date

Next steps (specific actions planned): Cameras are operational. Planning is underway for additional cameras.

- Finalize fiber and conduit drawings; solicit quotes, review and pick the best - Equipment arrives and work begins

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2017 $75,000  FY 2021 $30,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $105,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $58,318 Balance remaining: $16,682

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Project Name: Liberty-Wabash Area Community-based Projects

Project Description: Projects awarded in the Liberty-Wabash area.

Contact: Mark Sissman Title: President Agency/Department: Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Telephone: 410-332-0387, ext. 161 Email: [email protected]

Activity this Period: July to September 2020

Ambassador Theater

July

● LINCS meeting with community Artspace participated with several Liberty Corridor communities on the participation of the Ambassador Theater – on the Leveraging Investments in Neighborhood Corridors (LINCS) a Baltimore City interagency partnership to revitalize key corridors that connect neighborhoods and communities throughout the City. The LINCS project will create community significant art along the Liberty Heights corridor with community consensus that the Ambassador Theater would be the major project along the Liberty Heights corridor funded through the LINCS project. ● City GO Bond support for Cultural Spaces Capital Support Stacey Mickelson and Lawrence Cager met with the Department of Planning to secure City GO Bond funding through the Cultural Spaces Support Program to assist in the redevelopment of the Ambassador Theater. The funding request was denied as the Ambassador is not currently an operating venue.

August

● Pimlico Community Development Authority Grant Request. Artspace submitted a grant application to the Pimlico Community Development Authority (PCDA) under its community large grant funding request for funding to fence the exterior area of the Ambassador and undertake other building improvements. The funding request and additional security fencing are a direct response to community concerns of loitering around the building.

● Design Meetings – Quinn Evans, a local Baltimore architectural firm hired by Artspace to lead the AMB design work, completed existing conditions analysis in August and the first of several design meetings were undertaken. Further revisions and refinements to the overall design are ongoing. The theater space will not be returned to a fixed-seat theater but will incorporate performance space that is flexible to accommodate a wide range of uses; the space

will also have community gathering space and individual studios for practice and rehearsal, as well as art making for visual artists interested in being included in the space.

September

● Ambassador Theater featured in Flickering Treasures exhibit at Maryland Historical Society The Ambassador Theater is one the featured theaters in the Maryland Center for History and Culture – Flickering Treasures exhibit of Baltimore grand movie houses. ● Annie E. Casey Foundation Outreach Artspace continued its fundraising efforts with a submission to the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AEC) to hire two consultants Ian Callender of the Culture House in Washington, DC and Cheryl Goodman of Dance Baltimore to initiate the work of creating a business and operation plan for the Ambassador. ● Maryland Capital Bond follow-up Stacey Mickelson and Lawrence Cager had a meeting with the Maryland Department of General Services on the process and procedures of the Maryland Capital Grants awarded to the Ambassador Theater. The follow-up also included the initial required submission to the Maryland Historical Trust. ● Baltimore Community Foundation grant for student/community murals for Ambassador The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) provides funding to the Creative Nomads and the Howard Park community in creating temporary art to be placed along the Ambassador as both a community arts and neighborhood improvement project. ● Meeting with National Historic Trust Healthy Neighborhoods coordinated a meeting with the National Historic Trust and Artspace to initiate discussions on the capital campaign for the development of the Ambassador. The discussion focused on a potential partnership for the securing and resale of New Market and Historic Tax Credits that could provide approximately 45 – 55 percent of the capital need to redevelop the Ambassador.

● Baltimore City Senior Staff tour Baltimore City Director of Planning, Chris Ryer along with Department of Housing and Community Development Chief Operating Officer – Jalal Greene joined a group of senior city officials and community leaders at the Ambassador for a progress meeting

Artspace has drawn $388,107.76 of grant funds on this project.

Large community initiatives

Garwyn Oaks Northwest Housing Resource – Liberty Heights Gateway ($30,000)

Activities

During this quarter, Garwyn Oaks Northwest (“GO Northwest”) continued to implement community marketing, engagement and program management activities to conduct and expand Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative and related community development activities in selected Liberty Wabash communities along the Liberty Heights Gateway corridor. These communities are Howard Park, Ashburton and Callaway-Garrison.

Community Marketing/Promotion/Information.

 During reporting period, send emails to community leadership informing them about COVID 19 resources.  Produced Homebuyers Virtual Workshops: presented information to homebuyers about the Healthy Neighborhoods program and the benefits of partner communities. 8/15/2020, 9/19/20  Created video of the GO-Northwest Communities for the LIVE Baltimore Tour on. Date: 9/16/2020  Promoted GO Northwest and HNI programs and services on Facebook page. Date: 9/3/2020  Called list of 2 realtors to connect with list agents in partner communities. Date 9/4/2020  Promoted HNI and Go Northwest services on social media to increase awareness and selection of programs and services. Date: 9/28/2020  Collected media content to promote partner neighborhoods and assets. Date: 9/19/20  Promoted Callaway Garrison and Howard Park at Forest Park Resource Fair Date: 9/26/2020  Contacted 2 agents to connect with list agents in partner communities. Date: 9/29/20  Promote GO Northwest services and HNI on social media to increase awareness and selection of programs Date: 9/28//20

Community/ Resident Engagement  During July –August 2020, staff kept in contact with community leadership through phone conferences, discussing community issues, concerns, and interests: Howard Park, Ashburton, and Callaway Garrison.  Presented at Callaway Garrison community association meeting, discussing and answering questions about the Healthy Neighborhoods program, its components, and benefits. Informed residents that the community would be submitted for acceptance the program at the September meeting. 7/11/20, 9/12/20

 Met all the association leaders and presidents for the Go-Northwest area through conference calls or socially distanced porch meetings. Specifically, with Presidents of Howard Park, Ashburton and Callaway Garrison Area Associations to Introduce myself as the new Community Outreach and Development Manager to continue the positive working relationship and prepare for HN Expansion Date: 8/24/20  Conference call with Community School Coordinator of Forest Park HS to maintain working relationship, work with them to set a homebuyer’s workshop scheduled for Late Oct early November and discuss Covid-19 related issues. Date: 9/14/20  Attend the Ambassador Théâtre construction workplan briefing. Date: 9/25/20  Attended the Forest Park Senior High School Community Resource Fair 9/26/20  Distributed the G0-Northwest newsletter. Date: 9/3/20  Sent formal Healthy Neighborhood welcome letters to Ashburton and Callaway Garrison community associations Date: 9/28/20

Program Management  Clients meetings with potential refi-rehab loan client that live in Howard Park. Date: 9/23/20 o Client needs to get contractors proposals  Develop inventory of media content to highlight community assets and market target communities as desirable places to live. Date: 9/14/20  Prepare assets list for expansion communities for future marketing communications Date: 9/27/20  Collected media content for inventory to promote partner neighborhoods and assets. Date: 9/4/20  Attended Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative program managers meeting via zoom/ call Date: 9/28/20

Go Northwest has drawn $9,691.01 of grant funds on this project.

West Arlington – Liberty Wabash Websites ($14,000)

West Arlington executed grant agreement to commence project to engage web developer to create individual websites for 10 neighborhood organizations in the Liberty Wabash area. These organizations include Baltimore Clean Streets, Callaway Garrison Improvement Association, Dorchester Community Association, East Arlington Community Association, Garrison Hills Community Association, Grove Park Association, Howard Park Improvement Association, Northwestern District Community Relations Council, West Arlington Improvement Association and St. Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church.

West Arlington has drawn $5,500 of grant funds on this project.

Ashburton Area Community Association – Centennial 2020 ($8,759) During this quarter, on July 25, 2020, community volunteers united to participate in a socially distanced community clean-up, hosted by the Ashburton Area Association’s Centennial Committee’s Beautification Sub-Committee. Volunteers cleared debris, trimmed back overgrown tree limbs and hedges, and worked to make several pathways throughout the community more walker-friendly. Volunteers filled countless trash bags that were collected by Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works.

On August 1, 2020, The Ashburton Area Association’s Centennial Committee hosted it’s Garden Tour 2020, to display the beautiful gardens throughout Ashburton, showcase the amazing architecture of our homes, and to create an opportunity for neighbors to be neighborly (from a distance).

The Tour ended with a reception at the home of the Abaidoos on Sequoia Avenue, where tour participants received individually packaged brunch boxes, champagne, and desserts. Brunch was catered by The Urban Oyster, and flowers were provided by Fleurs D’ Ave Floral Boutique, and decorating and planning was completed by Sweet As Can Bee. Through ticket sales and donations, the event raised $555.

During the reception, the Ashburton Area Association acknowledged those who participated in the community cleanup event, and presented them with planted herbs as a token of appreciation, and in an effort to promote cleaner, greener living in our community.

On Saturday August 15, 2020 The Documentary Committee with Videographer Paul Franklin of PFX Graphics began filming Ashburton’s Centennial Documentary. It is entitled Ashburton: Past, Present and Future. We shot individual footage of 22 current and former residents’ between August and September. The filming was completed on September 18, 2020. The range of families included are protestant families who first settled into Ashburton in 1920, Jewish families who moved to Ashburton in the forties and fifties and Afro American families that moved in the neighborhood in the sixties. It is a well-balanced cross section of our prominent residents and our working class residents. The basic documentary is complete and are now doing final edits. We hope to premiere the film at The Next Act Theater (the former Pikes Theater) no later than November 21, 2020.

Ashburton has drawn $2,750 of grant funds on this project.

Small community grants program for Liberty Wabash neighborhoods

Grants underway: Ashburton - marketing, communications ($2,500) It Takes a Village – Gala 2020 ($1,050) Muslim Social Services Agency Rawan 2020 Youth Awards ($2,500)

Funded and completed projects are:  Civic Works to support the Calloway Apple Project ($500)  Ashburton Area Association to purchase an apple press to support community garden project ($500)

 Howard Park Civic Association for rent, office supplies and updating corporate documents ($2,000).  Calloway Garrison Community Association for 501(c)(3) renewal, organization documents, Youthworks summer jobs program ($1,220.99).  East Arlington Neighborhood Association for mailings re: community meeting ($368.70)  Howard Park Civic Association for office lease for Jan – Dec 2016 ($3,600)  Callaway-Garrison – Ice cream truck for Neighborhood Night Out ($450)  Howard Park Civic Association - Unity Festival ($2,375)  Callaway-Garrison – Equipment for Trash Clean Up ($1,718)  West Arlington – marketing materials, food, beverages for Holiday Event ($1,326.35)  Ashburton Apple Festival – Festival tent, permits, food, advertising ($1,100.25)  Liberty Wabash Presidents Alliance (LWPA) – LWPA meeting supplies ($135.66)  Callaway Garrison – Ice Cream truck for Neighborhood Night Out ($450)  Baltimore Bus Tour ($250)  Muslim Social Services Agency – Rawan Abbas Youth Community Service Awards ($2,500)  Beautify Callaway Garrison Luncheon ($440.47)  Muslim Social Services Agency - Food Pantry ($2,500)  Dorchester movie night and block party ($2,375)  West Arlington community block party ($2,500)  Neighborhood Design Center Asset Map (2,500)  It takes a Village summer trips ($684)  Callaway Garrison Night out ice cream ($450)  West Arlington Night Out ($1,500)  Howard Park Night Out ($1,239.27)  West Arlington Ice Cream Social ($600)  Ashburton Community Block Party ($1,698.27)  West Arlington commercial appraisal ($900)  Forest Park High School Hoops for Her 2018 ($2,498.17)  Dolfield Resource Center Architectural Fees ($1,317.50)  Muslim Social Services Agency – food pantry 2019 ($2,500)  West Arlington Community Event 2019 (2,500)  It takes a Village – summer camp, programming 2019 ($2,500)  Forest Park High School Hoops for her 2019 ($2,499.98)  West Arlington National Night Out 2019 ($2,454)  Ashburton Community Event 2019 ($1,924.52)  Callaway Garrison – National Night Out 2019 ($600)  West Arlington holiday event ($1,600)  Muslim Social Services Agency – Food Pantry ($2,500)  West Arlington – Covid 19 emergency supplies - masks ($2,500)  Forest Park High Walk at the Park event 2020 ($2,500)  West Arlington – Clean Streets Youth Program ($2,500)

Progress this quarter: July to September 2020 Accomplishments: Significant progress was made on the Ambassador as detailed above. Ashburton commenced project to make film documentary for Ashburton Centennial. West Arlington commenced project to create websites for 10 neighborhood organizations in the Liberty Wabash Area. 85

Challenges

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): See project descriptions

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 147,000  FY 2015 $ 33,750 4,5  FY 2016 $ 75,000  FY 2017 $ 124,175  FY 2018 $ 171,000  FY 19 $ 327,000  FY 20 570,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 1,447,925 Total LIA Expended to date: $867,059.04 Balance remaining: $580,865.96

LIA Quarterly Expenditures List of tasks: FY 21 Q1 (July to September 2020) LIA Expended this Quarter: $148,240.37 Ashburton Centennial 2020 $2,750 West Arlington – Clean Streets $2,370 Youth Program Artspace – Ambassador Theater $135,120.37 Forest Park High School -Walk At $2,500 the Park West Arlington – Websites for $5,500 Liberty Wabash groups

4 The allocated budget for Small Community Grants was reduced by $11,250 in response to reduced revenue estimates. 5 The allocation for Small Community Grants will increase by $5,000 in November 2015 with the redistribution of a portion of the contingency funds in the City’s agreement with HNI.

Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): West Arlington COVID 19 masks

Project Name: Mercantile Building/Community Cottage Redevelopment Project Description: The Department of Housing and Community Development issued an RFP in the summer of 2015 for the Mercantile Building to gauge developer interest in the site. Funds used for this project will implement solutions to enable the City to sell the Mercantile Building while continuing to provide locker-rooms for the pool and community meeting space in the vicinity.

Contact: Kelly Baccala Title: Development Officer Agency/Department: Department of Housing and Community Development Telephone: 410-396-4111 Email: [email protected]

Progress 4th quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: New RFP to be issued. Previous quarters: Released RFP for the 4701 Yellowwood Road. Projected Timeframe: Next steps (specific actions planned): Release new RFP.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $ 16,725  FY 2017 $ 69,875  FY 2018 $ 65,348  FY 2019 $ 41,000  FY 2020 $ 59,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 251,948 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining:

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Project Name: INSPIRE Community Project (Fordney Lane) Project Description: Funding allocated to improve the pedestrian alley (3600 block of Fordney Lane) between Eldorado Avenue and Hicks Avenue that connects Liberty Heights Avenue and the southern end of the Forest Park High School campus along Chatham Road. This project will create a safer, pedestrian-friendly alley, and a new gateway to the Forest Park High School campus.

Contact: Chad Hayes Title: Western District Planner Agency/Department: Department of Planning Telephone: 410-396-3958 Email: [email protected]

Previous quarter: Jan – March 2020 The Department of Transportation (DOT) began reclaiming Fordney Lane, an overgrown pedestrian alley across from Forest Park HS. The alley leads directly to the steps of the original 1924 school building, which were preserved during school construction. The project has added lights and cleared the overgrowth and debris. Exposed aggregate will be added in the spring 2020, creating an attractive walkway.

Link to project page: https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/fordney-lane-pedestrian-alley

Progress this quarter: April – June 2020 Thanks to the hard work of Mary Colleen Buettner and the Department of Transportation the Fordney Lane project is now complete. The newly paved pedestrian walkway will now serve as a connection for students and residents traveling to and from Liberty Heights Avenue to Forest Park High School. PROJECT COMPLETE

Timeframe: Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2020 $ 50,000 Other funding sources  INSPIRE $142,948 Total Project Cost: $ 192,948 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining:

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Project Name: Blight Elimination

Project Description: Eliminate blight through demolition or renovation in the area of Rosewood Avenue and Pimlico Road (in the vicinity of Renaissance Gardens) and generally near but outside of the Major Redevelopment Area

Contact: Kate Edwards Title: Assistant Commissioner for Land Transactions and Management Agency/Department: Housing and Community Development Telephone: 410-396-4664 Email: [email protected]

Progress 1st quarter: July – September 2020 Accomplishments: Funding used for demolition and renovation. All funds expended.

PROJECT COMPLETE Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): Finding responsible homeowners.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 1,000,000 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 1,000,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ included with Major Redevelopment Area expenditures Balance remaining: $ included with Major Redevelopment Area expenditures

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Project Name: Park Heights Street and Alley Cleaning

Project Description: This initiative will supplement the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) city street and alley cleaning in the Park Heights Master Plan area, particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding the racetrack. This will complement the efforts being funded for Northern Parkway and extend south into the Park Heights Master Plan area.

Contact: Kristyn Oldendorf Title: Program Analyst Agency/Department: Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Telephone: 410-396-4511 Email: [email protected]

Progress 4th quarter: April – June 2020 Accomplishments: During the fourth quarter of FY20, the program was suspended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This suspension was in place March 24th – May 6th. This project resumed on May 6th ended on June 30th. Due to the economic impact of the casino closures during COVID, the City revised the estimates for the Pimlico local impact aid and decreased the FY20 budget for some previously approved items; this project budget was revised from $100,000 to $33,000. As a result of both the suspension and the budget cut, DPW and Living Classrooms worked together with Planning to revise the budget to most effectively utilize the remaining funds. This was done by funding the crew to work five days a week rather than three to complete the project budget by the end of the fiscal year. The crew was able to manage a great amount of cleaning by working five days a week, cleaning much of the litter that had started to accumulate during the suspension of services. They received positive feedback from the community. Living Classrooms continued to submit weekly reports and photos to DPW, and a final meeting between DPW and Living Classrooms was held on July 17th. Throughout the course of the project, the crew collected 314 bags of trash which totaled 143,630 pounds.

PROJECT COMPLETE Progress 3rd quarter: January – March 2020 Accomplishments: During the third quarter of FY20, the program launched. On February 18th, Department of Public Works (DPW) and Living Classrooms held a Community Information Session about the program, held at the Manna Bible Church, 3043 W. Belvedere. On Monday, March 2nd, the crew began cleaning in the designated area. The program was suspended on March 23rd due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

From March 2nd through March 23rd, the crew collected a total of 36,194 pounds of trash. Living Classrooms submitted weekly reports, along with before and after photos of the work, to DPW.

Challenges: COVID-19 impacts on the program. Next steps (specific actions planned): N/A

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2020 $100,000  FY 2021 (Reduced by $67,000 in the FY21 spending plan) Total Project Cost: $33,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $33,000 Balance remaining: $0

Project Name: Dolfield Sidewalks (3500 Block of Dolfield)

Project Description: Funds allocated to replace broken/cracked sidewalk panels on the 3500 block of Dolfield Avenue and add new sidewalk as needed. Project limits are Dolfield Avenue from West Cold Spring Lane to Belle Avenue.

Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: April - June 2019 Accomplishments: The Department of Transportation installed sidewalks in commercial district of Dolfield Avenue. The project is complete. Challenges:

Previous updates: January – March 2019 Accomplishments: The Department of Transportation met with the Community to provide updates regarding sidewalk installation project and the planned schedule.

Projected Timeframe: PROJECT COMPLETE Installation occurred in May 2019.

Next steps (specific actions planned): No planned activity

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2019 $ 104,000.00 Other funding sources $ 9,146.45  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 113,146.45 Total LIA Expended to date: LIA Expended this Quarter $ 94,707.48 Balance remaining: $ 18,438.97***

LIA Quarterly Expenditures (Current) List of tasks:

Obligated through DOP authorization of Sidewalk installation in Commercial Area in the 3500 block of Dofield Avenue in the amount of $94,707.98 ***Any remaining balance in funds from the Dolfield Community projects will be returned to the Department of Planning for reallocation

. Sidewalk installation completed May 2019.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Sidewalk installation completed May 2019.

Project Name: Dolfield Sidewalks - Aldi Walking Path

Project Description: Funds allocated to replace broken/cracked sidewalk panels on the 3500 block of Dolfield Avenue and Creating new walking path to Aldi Market. Project limits are Dolfield Avenue from West Cold Spring Lane to Belle Avenue.

Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected]

PROJECT COMPLETE Previous updates: April to June 2020

Accomplishments: The Department of Transportation has selected final design for Aldi Market walking path.

Challenges: Due to Convid-19 some DOT projects have been delayed.

Progress this quarter: July to September 2020 Accomplishments: The final design for the Aldi Market walking path has been passed onto the Aldi Corporation, for review and implementation if they choose to move forward with this program. At this time the City of Baltimore and the Department of Transportation do not have permission from Aldi Corporation to move forward with this project and the installation of the walking path.

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): Schedule meeting to provide Walking Path design.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2019* $ 18,438.97** Other funding sources $  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ Total LIA Expended to date: LIA Expended this Quarter $ Balance remaining: $ *Obligated through DOP authorization of Sidewalk installation in Commercial Area in the 3500 block of Dolfield Avenue in the amount of $104,000 **The remaining funds of $ 18,438.97 will be returned to the Department of Planning the remaining funds associated with Dolfield Sidewalks. The City of Baltimore does not have permission from Aldi Corporation to install a walking path on their land.

Project Name: Northern Parkway Street Cleaning

Project Description: This initiative will supplement city street cleaning on Northern Parkway from I-83 to Reisterstown Road. The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) will hire community aids, who will pick up litter and other street debris. Contact: Muriel Rich Title: Division Chief Agency/Department: DPW/Bureau of Solid Waste Telephone: 410-396-5671 Email: [email protected] PROJECT COMPLETE Previous quarter: July – September 2020 Per FY21 Pimlico LIA Spending Plan, $75,000 was re-allocated from this project. Projected Timeframe: N/A Next steps (specific actions planned):  Hire two new SMAs to be charged to the new budget activity, and continue hand sweeping the assigned area with a broom and dustpan and removing bagged trash and debris that has been collected. Financial Summary Seasonal Maintenance Aide: Seasonal Maintenance Aide @ 10.7298/hour Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM: (7.33 hours/day) As of 10/1/2019, 7 paychecks have been issued totaling 73.33*10.7298*7=$5,507.71. Load Packer Crew = $17-$18/hour Packer Assumption: 15% of their weekly time is spent on this route which is 6 hours a week or 12 hours bi-weekly. 12 hours * hourly rates * 7 pay periods = $1,523 + $1,512 + $1,552 = $4,587 each quarter. 2 Bundles / 100 bags per week = $31.67 per bundle or 50 bags = Total Cost = $63.34 per week 14 weeks in Quarter 1 = $886.76 1 Broom / Dust Pan = $4.88 per broom and $8.83 per dust pan = $13.71 TOTAL: $5,507.71 + $4,587 + $900.47 = $10,995.18 Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2020 $100,000  FY 2020 ($75,000 reduction)  Philanthropic, etc. Total LIA Expended to date: $10,995.18 Balance remaining: $14,004.82

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Project Name: Northern Parkway Median Beautification

Project Description: Northern Parkway is a main thoroughfare that carries significant amounts of traffic along the southern edge of the Northwest communities. The installation of colorful, aesthetically pleasing plantings in the median from Preakness Way to Park Heights Avenue will create a visually appealing gateway to the Northwest communities.

Contact: Melissa Grim Title: Chief Horticulturist Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-0180 Email: [email protected] PROJECT COMPLETE Progress this quarter: April to June 2020 Accomplishments: We were able to get out once for trash pick-up. Challenges: Due to the pandemic, we have been working with a skeleton crew and have not been able to hire any seasonal help due to a hiring freeze. We do not anticipate this changing soon. In addition, two more areas have been damaged by cars.

Next steps (specific actions planned): This funding was cut for FY21. We are hopeful to spend the rest of the FY20 money on basic maintenance to keep the area tidy but that is uncertain until the hiring freeze is lifted.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $ 25,000  FY 2017 $ 25,000  FY 2018 $ 25,000  FY 2019 $ 25,000  FY 2020 $ 25,000 Other funding sources $ 100,000  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 100,000 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining:

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Project Name: Vacant Housing Initiative

Project Description: Funds are provided to the Department of Housing and Community Development to address the issue of vacant housing in the area.

Contact: Chad Hayes Title: Western District Planner Agency/Department: Department of Planning Telephone: 410-396-3958 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: April – June 2019 Progress: No additional demolitions added to the list as a portion of the funds were reprogrammed. PROJECT COMPLETE Projected Timeframe: The remainder of the funding will be reprogrammed. Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $140,000  FY 2018 -70,000 Total Project Cost: $70,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $68,366 Balance remaining: $1,634

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Project Summary: Pocket Park Design

Project Description: Funds will be used for design, planning, and improvements for a Green Space in the Cheswolde neighborhood (Note: site change) at Department of Transportation’s Rusk Ave Easement. Contact: Denise Caldwell Title: Design Planner II Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: Jan - June 2019 Accomplishments: Complete. Challenges:

PROJECT COMPLETE

Projected Timeframe: Construction Docs complete and advertised in Winter 2017 Project Awarded in late spring/ early summer 2017 Contract with Construction company is six months. final walk through in December 2017. Next steps (specific actions planned): Begin construction.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2015 $ 50,000 Total Project Cost: $ 50,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $50,000 Balance remaining: 0

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Project Name: Job Training Scholarships

Project Description: Funds will be used for scholarships to offset the costs of tuition for Park Heights residents enrolled in a program offered by the Jane Addams Resource Center (JARC) at the Regional Skills Training Academy. The JARC programs include welding and computer numeric control manufacturing skills as well as a manufacturing skills (math and reading) bridge program.

Contact: Mary Sloat Title: Assistant Director, Workforce Operations Agency/Department: Mayor’s Office of Employment Development Telephone: 410-396-1910 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July – September 2018

At the beginning of CY 2018, a seventh resident was been identified and is in the Fundamentals of Manufacturing course. Funds were encumbered to cover the cost of his training as a Welder. Mr. Tavon Forster is the 7th and final Pimlico Impact Funding trainee and progressing as expected.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Projected Timeframe: N/A Next steps (specific actions planned): Project is completed.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2016 $50,000.00 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $50,000.00 Total LIA Expended to date: Balance remaining:

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Project Name: Traffic and Transportation Study NWCPF

Project Description: Study of the entire Northwest Community Planning Forum (NWCPF) Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan area to evaluate needs and available resources for the SNAP area including safe routes to schools.

Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected]

Previous updates: April – June 2018 Accomplishments: Challenges: DOT submitted report to the Department of Planning.

Progress this quarter: July – September 2018 Accomplishments: The Department of Planning has a copy of the report.

Challenges: PROJECT COMPLETE

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 85,340.99 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 85,340.99 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 65,915.30 LIA Expended this Quarter $ Balance remaining: $ 19,425.69***

LIA Quarterly Expenditures (Current) List of tasks: Work performed by consultant in relation to report draft.

Paid to date $60,855.62 (June 7, 2016) *Paid to date $65,915.30 (April 18, 2017) ** Final invoice pending delivery of report (October 30, 2017) ***Any remaining balance in funds from the Traffic and Transportation Study NWCPF project will be returned to the Department of Planning for reallocation. Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): NA

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Project Name: Crosswalks and Traffic Calming in Coldspring Newtown

Project Description: Install decorative crosswalks and traffic calming methods around the intersection of Springarden Drive and Tamarind Road to facilitate community requests to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety.

Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected] Progress this quarter: July - September 2018 Accomplishments: Per TEC project was completed April 2018 Challenges: PROJECT COMPLETE

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 61,500, Budget Increase to $88,700.00 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 88,700.00 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 0.00 Obligated $ 79,686.65 (Traffic Calming)* Balance remaining: $ 9,013.35***

LIA Quarterly Expenditures (Current) List of tasks:

* The estimated cost for implementation of Traffic Calming on Springarden Drive between Tamarind Road and Greenspring Avenue is $79,686.65. Final invoice to be paid upon acceptance of work. **The Balance returned to DOP for reallocation. ***Any remaining balance in funds from the Crosswalks and Traffic Calming in Coldspring Newtown projects will be returned to the Department of Planning for reallocation.

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Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Crosswalks and Traffic Calming in Coldspring Newtown

Project Completed

Traffic Calming completed April 2018

Project Completed Traffic Calming completed April 2018

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Project Name: Dolfield Commercial Area Public Realm and Landscape Plan Implementation

Project Description: Implementation of the study to develop streetscape plan for Dolfield Avenue to improve pedestrian, shopping, and retail experience along the block. Provide a comfortable, safe experience for customers, neighbors, and visitors to improve economic development in the retail corridor. Project limits are Dolfield Avenue from West Cold Spring Lane to Belle Avenue. Contact: Linda Taylor-Newton Title: Project Coordinators Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected] Progress this quarter: July - September 2018

Accomplishments: PROJECT COMPLETE

Challenges: Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): Install the (2) City bike racks.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 15,338.03*  FY 2013-14 $ 40,000.00  FY 2015 $ 211,500.00  FY 2017 $ 30,200.00 Other funding sources Total Project Cost: $ 297,038.02 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 113,968.60 Obligated $ 173,922.97 (Pedestrian Lighting)** Balance remaining: $ 9,146.45 ***

LIA Quarterly Expenditures (Current) List of tasks:

*Vision study budget was $30,000 Consultant expenditures $29,988.68 to complete project. Remaining budget $15,338.03 transferred from Visioning project to Implementation project. Transfer reviewed and approved by DOP. **Phase II Obligated through DOP authorization for installation of pedestrian lighting in the amount of $173,922.97. This amount includes estimate from Contractor for installation, BGE and DOT Maintenance. ***Any remaining balance in funds from the Dolfield Commercial Area Public Realm Landscape Plan Implementation projects will be returned to the Department of Planning for reallocation.

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Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Dolfield Commercial Area Public Realm Landscape Plan Implementation

PROJECT COMPLETE The planting of 16 Kwanza Cherry Trees on Dolfield Avenue completed April 29, 2015.

PROJECT COMPLETE

Installation bike racks on Dolfield Avenue - August 19, 2015.

PROJECT COMPLETE Installation of Planters on Dolfield Avenue - July 1, 2015.

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Project Name: Dolfield Avenue/Cold Spring Lane Façade Improvement

Project Description: Funding for façade improvements.

Contact: David Garza Title: Economic Development Officer Agency/Department: Baltimore Development Corporation Telephone: 410-837-9305; 410-779-3851 (direct) Email: [email protected]

Previous updates: October – December 2017

Accomplishments: Phase II of the Dolfield commercial façade project is completed and final payment was made.

Challenges: Some of the merchants run 7 day operations and contractors could not complete security grate improvements. BDC *intervened and merchants cooperated by closing early on the weekend.

Progress this quarter: January – March 2018

Projected Timeframe: All phases is completed, 3519 & 3529 Dolfield Avenue

Next steps (specific actions planned): The project is 100% completed and no next steps.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 100,000 Total Project Cost: $100,000 (($9,000 architect, $90,852 Contractor) Total LIA Expended to date: $ 94,652 (inc.* overtime on phase II) Balance remaining: $ 0

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Project Name: Luckman Park Improvements

Project Description: BCRP recently completed major renovations to Luckman Park. Funds will be used for a community-wide “Kick-Off” event to reopen the park and to provide additional site furnishings and signage.

Contact: Valerie McGuire Title: Design Supervisor Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July - September 2018

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned):

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 25,000 Total Project Cost: $ 25,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 25,000 Balance remaining: $ 0

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Project Name: CC Jackson Rec Center

Project Description: $700,000 in FY13 funding went toward the construction of the Youth Development Sport Complex (Phase I), a new 91,000 SF artificial turf sport playfield built in collaboration with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Additional funding of $400,000 was allocated in FY14 (Phase II) to be used toward athletic lighting and site improvements as part of the rec center expansion project.

Contact: Valerie McGuire Title: Design Supervisor Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July - September 2018

Projected Timeframe: N/A

Next steps (specific actions planned): N/A

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2012 $ 270,000 (HCD – Land acquisition)  FY 2013-14 $ 1,100,000 Other Funding Sources:  City G.O. bonds $ 2,642,000  State $ 2,758,000  Ripken Foundation $ 600,000 Total Project Cost: $ 7,370,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 1,370,000 (land acquisition, Phase I, and rec center expansion) Balance remaining: $ 0

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Project Summary: Planters in Western Run Park

Project Description: Funds will be used for general park beautification and bench and planter installation.

Contact: Valerie McGuire Title: Design Supervisor Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July - September 2018

PROJECT COMPLETE!

Projected Timeframe: N/A

Next steps (specific actions planned): N/A

Financial Summary

Local Impact Aid (LIA) Funds:  FY 2013-14 $ 13,000 Total Project Cost: $ 13,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 13,000 Balance remaining: $ 0

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Project Summary: Jones Falls Trail Amenities

Project Description: Funds will be used for benches and landscaping by the recently completed section of the Jones Falls Trail at Springarden and Tamarind.

Contact: Valerie McGuire Title: Design Supervisor Agency/Department: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Telephone: 410-396-7948 Email: [email protected]

Progress this quarter: July - September 2018

Projected Timeframe: N/A

Next steps (specific actions planned): N/A

Financial Summary

Local Impact Aid (LIA) Funds:  FY 2013-14 $ 12,000 Total Project Cost: $ 12,000 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 11,250 Balance remaining: $ 750

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Project Summary: Fencing along Springarden/Greenspring/Yellowwood (Coldspring Newtown)

Install ornamental fencing along Springarden Drive between Greenspring Avenue and Yellowwood Road.

Contact: Linda Taylor Newton Title: Project Manager Agency/Department: Transportation Telephone: 410-984-4092 Email: [email protected]

Activity this Period: July – September 2018

Fence installation completed in August 2015. PROJECT COMPLETE!

Next Steps:

Project Complete. No further activity required.

Financial Summary

Local Impact Aid (LIA) Funds:  FY 2013-14 $ 14,239 Total Project Cost: $ 22,150.07* LIA Expended this Quarter: $ 22,150.07 LIA Expended to Date: $ 22,150.07 Balance $ 0.00

*Project cost is updated to reflect design change and additional materials required to complete the project according to the new design. The deficit of $7,911.07 is to be covered by the excess for the Guardrails in Coldspring Newtown budget for the Coldspring Newtown Community.

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Supplemental information (pictures, etc.): Fencing along Springarden/Greenspring/Yellowwood (Coldspring Newtown)

PROJECT COMPLETE

Installation of Fence completed in 2015.

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Project Name: Coldspring Newtown Community-based Projects

Project Description: Projects awarded in Coldspring Newtown.

Contact: Mark Sissman Title: President Agency/Department: Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc. Telephone: 410-332-0387, ext. 161 Email: [email protected]

Project status:

Coldspring Association Pool Repairs and Other Community Improvements ($113,275)

All funds expended and all project completed. PROJECT COMPLETE

CCA has drawn their entire $113,275 of grant funds. All projects have been completed.

Projected Timeframe:

Next steps (specific actions planned): See project descriptions.

Financial Summary Local Impact Aid (LIA):  FY 2013-14 $ 36,500.00  FY 2015 $ 55,500.006  FY 2016 $ 26,275.00 Other funding sources  Philanthropic, etc. Total Project Cost: $ 113,275.00 Total LIA Expended to date: $ 113,275 Balance remaining: $ 0 LIA Quarterly Expenditures List of tasks: FY20 Q3 January to March 2020 LIA Expended this Quarter $0

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LED Lighting (Repair and Replace)

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