Explanation
Grant funds are available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the operation of a receiving center for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. During the month of September, 2005, the American Red Cross processed hurricane victims at the City of Columbus' Piedmont facility for approximately four weeks. This was a coordinated effort among the American Red Cross, various Franklin County social services agencies, Ohio housing agencies, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The city is eligible for reimbursement of allowable costs for the receiving center. The City of Columbus has applied for and been approved for costs totaling $22,008. This included costs for telephone lines which were used by service providers and the families being served, computer installation and network connections for FEMA, OEMA, the Red Cross and other service providers, and security services provided by the Division of Police.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
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To authorize and direct the City of Columbus to apply for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the operation of a receiving center for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during the month of September, 2005, and to declare an emergency. ($22,008)
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WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the operation of a receiving center for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during the month of September, 2005, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize for the application of grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to apply for these grant funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the immediate preservation of 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 City of Columbus is hereby authorized and directed to apply for a grant award totaling $22,008 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the operation of a receiving center for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during the month of September, 2005.
SECTION 2. That said grant funds, or all monies estimated to come from said grant received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be deposited to Fund 220, Grant No. 455002, 0L3 0099.
SECTION 3. 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.