Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge to contract with Amethyst, Inc. and authorizes the expenditure of up to $65,472.00 from the Municipal Court general fund for a long-term treatment program integrated with sober housing for women.
Support for ten slots in Amethyst's long-term treatment program integrated with sober housing for women identified in the Franklin County Municipal Court CATCH program in need of this level of care. Specifically, these slots are designated for those women who do not meet the homelessness criteria established by HUD through the Shelter Plus Care program. Currently, Amethyst cannot cover the costs of rent and utilities for women who are non-homeless, yet in need of a sober living environment integrated with long-term, intensive treatment services. Amethyst has a formal partnership with the CATCH program, participating in client meetings with the court and serving as a referral source for women in the program. Costs for ten slots for a year in Amethyst's housing are: $65, 472. These costs encompass rent, utilities, repairs/maintenance of the units, including cleaning, painting, furnishings and consumables. This figure assumes that the majority of slots are for an individual in need of a one bedroom unit.
Amethyst, Inc. contract compliance number is 311092242 expires 6/16/11
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2010 budget for the general fund appropriated funds for the purpose of long-term treatment program.
Emergency legislation is requested to authorize the contract and the expenditure to permit treatment to begin immediately.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Amethyst, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of up to $65,472.00 with Amethyst, Inc. for a long-term treatment program integrated with sober housing for women; and to declare an emergency. ($65,472.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Court has determined that it is in its best interest to contract with Amethyst, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, $65, 472.00 is needed to provide for services during the period through May 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is requested as an emergency to permit the timely procurement of needed services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the city, in that it is immediately necessary to enter into contract and authorize the expenditure for long-term treatment program with Amethyst, Inc. thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with Amethyst, Inc. for long-term program integrated with sober housing for women for the period ending May 31, 2011.
SECTION 2. That to pay the cost of the aforesaid contract, the expenditure of $65,472.00 or as much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized from the Franklin County Municipal Court, department number 2501, general fund, fund number 010, oca 250191, object level 1 - 03, object level 3 - 3337.
SECTION 3. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is 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.