Explanation
Background:
This legislation authorizes the transfer of appropriation in the amount of $1,015,000.00 from Object Class 03 to Object Class 05 in the Department of Neighborhoods 2023 General Fund budget to align with the City of Columbus Grant Guidance.
The Department of Neighborhoods works from a foundation of devoted residents, committed neighborhood leaders and dedicated City workforce to resolve community concerns and tap into neighborhood potential, helping to build a stronger, more equitable Columbus. As the ‘front door’ to the city, the Department of Neighborhoods empowers residents, responds to their needs and protects their rights. This works includes supporting non-profit organizations that provide direct service to the community.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Department of Neighborhoods 2023 General Fund budget. Funding was appropriated in object class 03, but will transferred to object class 05.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow these financial transactions to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible to allow for the proper financial coding of grants to support community organizations.
Title
To authorize the transfer of appropriation between object classes within the general fund to align with the City of Columbus Grant Guidance; and to declare an emergency. ($1,015,000.00).
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WHEREAS, a transfer of appropriations is necessary in the general fund; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transactions to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible, promoting accurate accounting and financial management; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Office of the Auditor in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Auditor to transfer funds, and make additional appropriations to allow for the proper financial coding of grants to support community organizations for the immediate preservation of the public, health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the transfer of appropriation in the amount of $1,015,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 1000 (General Fund), from Dept-Div 48-01 object class 03 (Services) to Dept-Div 48-01 to object class 05 (Grants) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the financial information for all actions authorized in this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.