Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Debora Myles Consulting, LLC in support of the Commission on Black Girls.
Debora Myles LLC will be responsible for project management, marketing, promotions, and communications work for the Commission on Black Girls and initiatives related to supporting Black girls including but not limited to the following:
· Collaborating with stakeholders to execute events and activities.
· Participating in external stakeholder meetings and presentations.
· Developing presentations for speeches.
· Developing project plans and reports on outcomes.
· Securing photos and videos of events/activities.
· Collecting information and data from various organizations and groups related to the projects that are being managed.
· Content creation, writing, and posting for social media post, newsletter, and other communications.
The Commission on Black Girls published a report in July 2020 that includes three strategies that focus on advocating for resources that will enhance successful quality of life pathways for Black Girls including economically and academically.
A waiver of competitive bidding is requested, as Debora Myles Consulting, LLC has extensive prior experience and engagement with the Commission on Black Girls and presents the most cost-effective option to provide the necessary services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into contract with Debora Myles Consulting LLC for project management, marketing, promotions, and communications work in support of the Commission on Black Girls; to authorize appropriations and expenditures of $250,000.00 within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
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