Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with City of Refuge. This organization will provide after school programming from February 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. This program serves Columbus City School students from low and moderate-income families. Programming is designed to give children a strong sense of self-worth, academic ability and community responsibility.
FISCAL IMPACT: Dollars have been allocated in the 2010 Recreation and Parks operating budget in the amount of $18,000.00 for after school programming for the entire year.
Contract Compliance #311423781.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the City of Refuge to provide after school programming services, and to authorize the expenditure of $18,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund. ($18,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to enter into a contract with City of Refuge; and
WHEREAS, City of Refuge will provide after school services and programming; and
WHEREAS, it is important to provide youth programming opportunities with high standards including components such as academic assistance, enrichment activities, prevention units, recreation and socialization, strong family involvement and nutritious food service; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to expend monies from the Recreation and Parks operating fund 285; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with City of Refuge as listed in Section 3.
Section 2. The contract period will be from February 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
Section 3. That for the purpose stated in Section 1, the expenditure will be from:
Recreation and Parks Department Division 51-01 / Fund 285 / OCA 510420 / Object Level 03-3336 / $18,000.00 as shown below.
City of Refuge $18,000.00
Section 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
Section 5. That this contract is awarded pursuant to Section 329.15 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 as amended.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law.