Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a service contract with Ralph's House O'Courture L.L.C. for family engagement and peer/parent mentoring services for the period of October 21, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00.
The contract compliance certification number is CC-046815. These services were advertised through Bonfire (RFQ028520) according to bidding requirements of the City Code. One proposal was submitted.
Ralphs House Community Educational Services presents a comprehensive parenting program rooted in scientific research, aimed at strengthening the bonds between parents and their children. Etiquette coaching, personal development and mentoring. This initiative empowers parents with practical skills to foster nurturing and constructive interactions.
Emergency action is requested in order to not delay the pilot program anticipated start date of October 21, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: $66,000.00 is fully budgeted in the American Rescue Plan Act fund for these services.
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To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a service contract with Ralph's House O'Courture L.L.C. for family engagement and peer/parent mentoring services for the period of October 21, 2024 through September 30, 2025; to authorize the expenditure of $66,000.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act fund to pay the costs thereof; and to declare an emergency. ($66,000.00).
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WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health has a need for Family engagement and peer/parent mentoring services;
WHEREAS, Ralph's House O'Courture L.L.C. has the expertise required; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists and that it is immediately necessary to contract with Ralph's House O'Courture L.L.C. for family engagement and peer/parent mentoring services in order for this pilot program to get started and spend funds as required by grantor, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, and safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized to enter into a service contract with Ralph's House O'Courture L.L.C. for family engagement and peer/parent mentoring services for the period of October 21, 2024 through September 30, 2025
SECTION 2. That to pay the costs of said contract, the expenditure of $66,000.00 is heareby authorized from the American Rescue Plan Act fund, Fund No. 2209, Department No. 50, Division 5001,
SECTION 3. That this contract is in compliance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
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 for 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.