TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam J. Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
DATE: October 27, 2025
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Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from Keep America Beautiful for Fayetteville Beautiful and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate Funds
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal 5- The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound City providing exemplary services.
Executive Summary:
The City has been awarded a $5,000 Coca-Cola/Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup Grant. These funds will directly support our Fayetteville Beautiful program-an ongoing initiative dedicated to engaging the community in litter prevention, environmental education, and the beautification of public spaces across the City. Staff is seeking authorization to accept the grant award and adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2026-3 to appropriate the grant funding.
Background:
Fayetteville Beautiful is a community-driven beautification and environmental cleanup initiative focused on improving the quality of life for residents and visitors across the City. Established to combat litter, promote civic pride, and enhance public spaces, the program brings together volunteers, businesses, schools, and local government to restore the natural beauty of our city through coordinated cleanup efforts, education, and environmental stewardship.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There will be no impact to the general fund balance.
Options:
City Council moves to authorize staff to accept the grant from Keep America Beautiful and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2026-3 to appropriate the $5,000 in funding.
City Council does not move to authorize acceptance...
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