Explanation
BACKGROUND: The YMCA of Central Ohio has elected to enter into a contract with Columbus Public Health for the provision of nursing services for participants enrolled in weekly Diabetes Self-Management Education classes at their North YMCA and Ward Family YMCA locations. The YMCA of Central Ohio will reimburse Columbus Public Health per session for nursing services and supplies. Emergency action is requested in order to ensure timely reimbursement to the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: The YMCA of Central Ohio will reimburse Columbus Public Health $656.32 per session for one nurse, adding $46.88 per session if a second nurse is present. The YMCA will also reimburse Columbus Public Health for test strips and lancets used during these sessions. The estimated revenue of $5,000.00 will be deposited into the Health Special Revenue Fund, Fund No. 250.
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To authorize the Board of Public Health to enter into a revenue contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio for the provision of nursing services and medical supplies for their weekly Diabetes Self-Management Education classes in the amount of $5,000.00; and to declare an emergency. ($5,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the YWCA of Central Ohio provides weekly Diabetes Self-Management Education classes at their North YMCA and Ward Family YMCA locations; and,
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Central Ohio has a need for nursing services and various medical supplies for participants of these classes; and,
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Central Ohio has approved a contract with the Columbus Public Health for the provision of nursing services and medical supplies; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health in that it is immediately necessary to enter into a revenue contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio 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 Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a revenue contract with YMCA of Central Ohio for the provision of nursing services and various medical supplies for the YMCA's weekly Diabetes Self-Management Education classes in the amount of $5,000.00 through the period ending December 31, 2014.
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 for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is 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.