Neighborhood Business Association or Community Council approved proposals are submitted to the Administering Agency and the Department.
The Administering Agency and the Department review proposals for eligibility verification and completeness.
Proposals approved by the Administering Agency are advanced to the CNBDU Approval Committee for review and approval.
Proposals approved by the CNBDU Approval Committee are advanced to DCDP which shall report to the Cincinnati City Council Neighborhoods and Public Services Committee Chairperson. The Neighborhoods and Public Services Committee Chairperson shall place reports on the Neighborhoods and Public Services Committee agenda at the earliest possible date for final approval by City Council.
The Administering Agency generates and executes contracts for all proposals approved by City Council.
The Department reports semi-annually to City Council with a breakdown of the communities receiving Program grants and the amount of award. The Department reports to City Council the status of the NBDSF program within 60 days after NBDSF Program completion.
Each of the Department's Program reports will be submitted simultaneously to CNBDU, participating Community Councils and NBD Associations. A schedule for the review process, including meeting dates and deadlines, will be established by the Administrating Agency.
Mandatory financial and administrative procedures training will be established by the Administrating Agency.