Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the truancy intervention contract DL008102 with the YMCA of Central Ohio by extending the length of the contract to March April 1, 2005. This time extension will enable the Truancy Center to fulfill its contractual obligations.
The Columbus Board of Education's Alternative Programs Grant awards funds for these programs. The primary goal of the programs is to reduce the number of youth involved in truancy offenses through education, case management and other interventions. This initiative promotes improved school attendance for participants.
This Ordinance is presented as an emergency to allow program services to continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional funds are required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio by extending the contract to March April 1, 2005; and to declare an emergency.
Body
Whereas, the Development Department's contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio commenced on January 2, 2004; and
Whereas, the purpose of this contract was to provide truancy intervention services; and
Whereas, the contract was to be completed on January 5, 2005; and
Whereas, this extension will enable the Truancy Center to fulfill their contractual obligations; and
Whereas, no additional costs will be associated with this extension; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Development to modify Contract DL008102 with the YMCA of Central Ohio by extending the length of the contract to March April 1, 2005 to avoid interruption of services, thereby preserving the public health, peace, safety and welfare; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to modify Contract DL008102 with the YMCA of Central Ohio by extending the length of the contract until March April 1, 2005.
Section 2. That this contract modification is made pursuant to Section 329.16 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959 as amended.
Section 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble thereto, 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.