Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the current Operation Feed contract with the United Way of Franklin County to continue the provision of services for an additional 12 months. The total amount of the modifications is $79,728.00.
This ordinance represents a program to be funded following the Department of Development's competitive procurement process. The legislation targets a social service agency that will provide help and emergency assistance to families and households through access to the United Way and Mid-Ohio Food Bank. This funding will allow the process to continue.
FISCAL IMPACT: $79,728 is allocated from the General Fund for this purpose. In 2006, a total of $3,303,292.00 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the Operation Feed contract with the United Way of Franklin County; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,728.00 from the General Fund. ($79,728.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify the current Operation Feed contract with the United Way of Franklin County for the continued provision of program services; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Franklin County, through its Operation Feed campaign is increasing the available food supply for low-income Franklin County residents; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Department of Development be and is hereby authorized to
modify contract DL010636 with the United Way of Franklin County by extending the
contract period through January 31, 2007 and by increasing the contract amount by
$79,720.
Section 2. That these modifications are made pursuant to Section 329.16 of the Columbus City
Codes, 1959, as amended.
Section 3. That for the purpose as stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $79,728.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary and is hereby authorized to be expended from the General Fund, Department of Development, Department No. 44-05, Fund 010, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3337, OCA Code 440280.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period
allowed by law.