Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into agreements with various social service organizations to provide those services as described below. These funds will support program activities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $120,000.00.
This legislation represents programs funded following the Department of Development’s application process and application and evaluation process for Neighborhood Initiatives Fund assistance. The legislation targets social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through pharmacy care, crisis counseling and intervention, diabetes programs, homeless youth services, violence prevention, educational activities, health services, employment activities, career development for women and workplace and technology skills for youth. In addition, the City supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services. Programs funded under this ordinance include:
Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio - $25,000.00
Funds support operating costs for the program activities (consultants, space, supplies) and to serve as a safety net and screenings for low income individuals.
Maryhaven - $32,500.00
This program provides AOD outreach, assessment, crisis intervention and AOD referrals for south side residents. Program includes PT Counselor at Community Development for All People.
Central Ohio Diabetes Association - $15,000.00
Funds support diabetes detection, education and lifestyle support (cooking and exercise programs).
Homeless Families Foundation - $20,000.00
Funds will be used to assist with the Art Program and assessment, tracking and reporting of students (24 new students).
Jewish Family Services (Nat’l Council of Jewish Women) - $2,500.00
Funds used to support a teen date-violence prevention/intervention program.
ALPHA Minority Youth Engineering Program - $10,000.00
Funds used to promote engineering opportunities in education and work to minority students.
CSB for Star House - $15,000.00
Funds will support PT counselor to work with homeless youth and provide access to housing, healthcare and employment.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund for this purpose.
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To authorize the appropriation of $120,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into agreements with various social service agencies to provide support for critical social service programs; to authorize the expenditure of $120,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($120,000.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1803-2013 PASSED 7/22/2013)
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WHEREAS, various social service agencies have submitted applications seeking financial assistance for critical social service needs; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into agreements with various agencies to support social service programs using funds from the Neighborhood Services Initiatives Fund; and
WHEREAS, City Council is authorized to allocate funds annually to assist social service agencies in the city with the operating costs of delivering programs; and
WHEREAS, the agreements will be funded with the Neighborhood Services Initiatives Fund; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate and expend said funds and to enter into agreements with various social service agencies to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of vital program services, all for the 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 from the unappropriated monies in the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund, Fund 018, and from all monies estimated to come into said Fund from any and all sources for the period ending December 31, 2013, the sum of $120,000.00 is hereby appropriated to the Department of Development, Division No. 44-01, Object Level One - 03, Object Level Three -3337, OCA Code 440118.
Section 2. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the various agencies listed below for a one year period and for the amounts indicated:
Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio - $25,000.00
Maryhaven - $32,500.00
Central Ohio Diabetes Association - $15,000.00
Homeless Families Foundation - $20,000.00
Jewish Family Services (Nat’l Council of Jewish Women) - $2,500.00
ALPHA Minority Youth Engineering Program - $10,000.00
CSB for Star House - $15,000.00
TOTAL: $120,000.00
Section 3. That for the purpose as stated in Section 2, the expenditure of $120,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund, Department of Development, Department No. 44-01, Fund 018, Object Level One - 03, Object Level Three - 3337, OCA Code 440118.
Section 4. 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 5. 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.