Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City receives annual grant allocations from the Ohio Department of Health, combined with funding originating from the Office of Population Affairs, Health Resources and Services Administration under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration ($750,000.00), and anticipated program fees and revenues ($950,000.00) which supports the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP) at Columbus Public Health.
The Ohio Department of Health Notice of Award has been modified to reflect different proportions across these three funding sources since the original acceptance and appropriate ordinance 1093-2023 passed by Council on May 5, 2023.
This ordinance will authorize the transfer of appropriations between the three grant numbers established in the Health Department Grant Fund which is reflected in the attached appropriation template. The ordinance also authorizes additional transfers of appropriations between these grant numbers should the funding sources be modified by Ohio Department of Health based on actual reimbursement payments.
This ordinance also allows Columbus Public Health department to receive additional funds from the Ohio Department of Health in support of the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP) for the period of April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of appropriations to correct the funding sources within the Health Department Grant Funds for the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP); ($1,700,000.00)
Title
To authorize the transfer of appropriations from the Health Department Grant Fund to reflect the originating funding sources from the Ohio Department of Health for the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP); to authorize additional transfers of appropriations based on The Ohio Department of Health funding sources; and to authorize the acceptance of additional grant funds. ($1,700,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to allow the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes and grant numbers for the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP) as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department.; and
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from the Ohio Department of Health for the support of Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP); and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health, women’s health and reproductive clinic, to utilize grant funds to support family planning and reproductive health services including contraception, cancer screening and sexual health for men, women and adolescents; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP) as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department to carry out the purpose of the grant.
SECTION 2. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized and directed to accept any additional grant awards from the Ohio Department of Health for the support of Reproductive Health and Wellness grant program (RHWP) for the period of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.