Explanation
BACKGROUND: Columbus Public Health has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health. This ordinance is needed to accept and appropriate $100,000 in grant monies to fund the FY23 Minority Health grant program, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
The Minority Health grant program will address health disparities through culturally-tailored interventions to improve the health of minority populations in the City of Columbus. In SFY23, the grant projects serving 25,000 Columbus residents in person and through virtual platforms.
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The FY23 Minority Health grant program is partially funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health up to $100,000 and requires at least a 20% City match in-kind. ($100,000)
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health in the amount of $100,000.00 and any additional funds for the FY23 Minority Health grant program; to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 and any additional funds from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the FY23 Minority Health grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $100,000 in grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the FY23 Minority Health grant program for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health for the support of the FY23 Minority Health grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from the Ohio Commission on Minority ...
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