Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Central Community House of Columbus Inc, a not for profit corporation, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners in an amount up to $125,000.00 and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024.
Central Community House of Columbus Inc. will administer services and outreach for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners formally grant funded, and known as the CHORES program.
The not-for-profit organization has the necessary experience and expertise to provide said service; and currently provides engaging social activities and resources for seniors, by seniors, so they can continue to live healthy lives within their own neighborhoods. The Division of Housing desires to continue preserving public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare through reimbursement of approved activities based upon the principals of our Chores Program.
The mission of Central Community House is to empower people to reach their full potential, be self-supporting, and live cooperatively with all others by building a community that meets the needs and nourishes the creative aspirations of one another.
The services included in this not-for-profit service contract cannot be provided by existing city employees as they are beyond the City’s current staffing capacity to provide.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: the vendor number is 006068 and expires 3/22/2024.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Division of Housing’s 2023 General Fund budget, but will require a transfer from Object Class 01 to Object Class 03.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Central Community House of Columbus Inc, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $125,000.00; and to authorize payment of expenses starting January 1, 2024. ($125,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into a not-for-profit service contract with Central Community House of Columbus Inc, for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners, and to authorize payment of expenses beginning January 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Central Community House of Columbus Inc will administer services and outreach for minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners formally grant funded, and known as the CHORES program; and
WHEREAS, the not-for-profit organization has the necessary experience and expertise to provide said service; and currently provides engaging social activities and resources for seniors, by seniors, so they can continue to live healthy lives within their own neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the services included in this not-for-profit service contract cannot be provided by existing city employees as they are beyond the City’s current staffing capacity to provide; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to enter into a not for profit services contract with Central Community House of Columbus Inc, in an amount up to $125,000.00 and is authorized to make payment for expenses starting January 1, 2024, for the purpose of minor home repairs to low and moderate-income seniors and disabled homeowners.
Section 2. That the transfer of $125,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 1000 (General Fund), from Dept-Div 44-02 (Economic Development), object class 01 (Personnel) to Dept-Div 44-10 (Housing), object class 03 (Services) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
Section 3. That for the purpose as stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $125,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 1000 (General Fund), Dept-Div 4410 (Housing), in object class 03 (Services) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
Section 4. That this contract is awarded pursuant to the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to not-for-profit service contracts.
Section 5. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
Section 6. 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 7. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.