Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $50,000.00 and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stonewall Columbus to provide capital repair and improvement to the Community Center at 1160 North High and the facility known as the Center’s back building.
This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process. The City supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
This legislation is presented as an emergency in order to provide assistance to the organization to prevent a disruption in services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds will be transferred from the Cultural Services Fund to the Emergency Human Services Fund.
Title
To approve the grant application of Stonewall Columbus seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Stonewall Columbus to provide capital repair and improvement to the Community Center at 1160 North High St.; to authorize the appropriation and transfer from the Cultural Services Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, City Council is authorized to allocate funds annually to assist social service agencies in the city with the capital and operating costs of delivering programs; and
WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services Funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant application and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services funds that is suff...
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