Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of appropriation in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the future award of the RFQ for the Power of One program. The Power of One Program supports local small businesses with exterior improvements, including landscaping, signage, outdoor seating, and more. These improvements support businesses by driving foot traffic through both curb appeal and functionality.
To continue to effectively execute this program, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has released a request for quotation (RFQ) to identify a partner organization to assist in identifying interested businesses, in designing high-impact projects, and in implementing that plan to support selected small businesses. It is necessary to authorize the transfer of funding in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the future award which may happen prior to the close of the City’s books but in the event that it does not the funding needs to be in place to award.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of appropriation in an amount up to $250,000.00 from Department of Development General Fund Budget to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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To authorize the transfer in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in order to support the funding of an RFQ for the Power of One program; and to authorize the Auditor’s Office to create an ACPO in the amount of $250,000.00 that will be referenced in a future piece of legislation once the award has been made for the forthcoming RFQ. ($250,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Power of One program supports small businesses through exterior improvements for both beautification and functionality; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has issued an RFQ to identify an organization with which to partner in the community; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer the necessary funding in an amount up to $250,000.00 from the Department of Development to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in order to retain funding for the award the Power of One contract which will require future legislation to properly award the selected vendor from the RFQ; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the transfer of $250,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Department of Development’s General Fund 1000, Dept‑Div 4402, to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s General Fund 1000 Dept-Div 4003 per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor shall establish an Auditor’s Certificate in an amount up to $250,000.00 to assure adequate funding is available for the award of the RFQ.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance does not authorize the awarding of any contract and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will seek authorization by City Council for the award of the RFQ once that is complete.
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 the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.