Explanation
Background: To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) to provide summer youth programming from February 26, 2014 through February 25, 2015 and to authorize the expenditure of $440,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285).
The 2014 Recreation and Parks budget includes funds to support this summer youth program in the City of Columbus. This program will be contracted to COWIC, which has directed this program for four years. The summer youth program will be funded through the Recreation and Parks operating fund in the amount of $440,000.00. The Federal Identification Number for COWIC is 20-1175160 <tel:20-1175160>. Emergency legislation is required so that a payment can be made in March due to the cash flow needs of COWIC.
Fiscal Impact: There has been an appropriation of $440,000.00in the 2014 Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285) for summer youth programs. No other funds will be used.
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To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) to provide summer youth programming from February 26, 2014 - February 25, 2015; to authorize the expenditure of $440,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($440,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks desires to continue support of summer youth programs by entering into contract with COWIC; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks 2014 budget includes appropriated funds of $440,000.00 to support summer youth programs; and
WHEREAS, the contract with COWIC will be funded from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund (285),OCA - 516427,Object Level 3 -3337; and
WHEREAS, these opportunities for youth are an essential component for their development of life skills and self-esteem, and as a complement to other City programs giving youth positive experiences; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exist in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department that it is necessary to enter into contract for these services at the soonest available date to maximize program effectiveness for the immediate preservation of public peace, property, health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) for the purpose of funding summer youth programs from February 26, 2014 through February 25, 2015. This contract is being awarded pursuant to Section 329.15 of the Columbus City Codes.
Section 2. That for the purposes stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $440,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized to be expended from:
Fund Type Dept. No. Fund No. Object Level 3 OCA Code Amount
Operating 51-01 285 3337 516427 $440,000.00
Section 3. That the monies in the foregoing Section 2 shall be paid upon order of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
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 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.