Neighborhood Beautification: Beautification of Vacant Properties 23-SLFRF-45

1 Neighborhood Beautification a Maintain vacant lots by grass cutting, clearing brush, and tree trimming clean up, planting trees b Redevelopment and beautification of vacant lots ie Naturescaping, Community Garden, Athletic Fields, Urban Orchard, Playscape, Gathering Space, Public Art c Combat dumping ie compensate residents to clean up, dumpster rental, etc d Other related neighborhood beautification proposals ie lighting 2 Capacity Building Support - operating support grants to fund a Staff to support implementation of neighborhood transformation activities b Contractual services andor materials and supplies to support implementation of neighborhood transformation activities 3 Technical Assistance Services a Provide compliance, accounting, legal, operational, planning, engagement, HR, IT and other technical assistance and in-kind support to small non-profits and community organizations Vacant Properties 23-SLFRF-45 LRA currently owns nearly 10,000 vacant properties in the City of St Louis Each of these vacant properties needs attention, maintenance, and upkeep to ensure they do not become a nuisance to surrounding properties LRA will issue a Request for Qualifications RFQ to solicit private contractor crews capable of performing vegetation and debris removal and maintenance