Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Human Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF), a nonprofit entity, in support of their community engagement strategy focus groups for nonprofit organizations. A portion of the funding, not to exceed $1,500.00, will be used for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages expenses to support participants of the events.
The HSCF, a nonprofit organization, currently provides support services to nonprofits in central Ohio with the mission: “to unleash the power of human potential through every act of human service.” Nonprofit organizations are facing uncertain economic times and are looking for ways to solidify their future.
Nonprofits will be able to take part in workshops tailored to community segments and be able to design and conduct individual interviews with key stakeholders and national figures. The goals of the focus groups will be to:
· Understand Community Perspectives
· Identify Opportunities and Challenges
· Foster Meaningful Dialogue
· Co-create Strategies
· Empower Community Voices
City Code Section 329.35 permits the purchase of food and non-alcoholic beverages for a valid public purpose and permits the use of funds for community programs and events sponsored by the city. The expenditure of public funds will be an integral part of the community engagement strategy focus groups for nonprofit organizations.
Emergency action is necessary in order to immediately provide the Human Service Chamber Foundation with the resources necessary to begin planning focus groups for nonprofit organizations.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Human Service Chamber Foundation (HSCF), a nonprofit entity, in support of their community engagement strategy focus groups for nonprofit organizations; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neigh...
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