Explanation
Background: This ordinance will enable the Director of Recreation and Parks to accept a grant in the amount of $3,158.00 from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife for funding to support the resources to create programs that connect and facilitate access to fishing and boating opportunities for Hispanic/Latino communities in Columbus.
The Recreation and Parks Department connects the people of our community through the power of nature, wellness, and creativity. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has a vision for social equity and is committed to ensuring that our natural resources are open for all.
Funding from the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife’s Vamos a Pescare Education Fund will support programs that will educate and connect youth and families to fishing, canoeing and water safety though a series of programs offered at CRPD community center and parks throughout Columbus. Locations include McKnight Outdoor Education Center and Linden and William H. Adams Community Centers.
Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this ordinance will be to reduce the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund's unappropriated balance by $3,158.00.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to apply for and accept a grant from, and enter into a grant agreement with, the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife in the amount of $3,158.00 for fishing, canoeing, and water safety programs; and to authorize an appropriation of $3,158.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. ($3,158.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, accepted applications to support the fishing, canoeing and water safety programs at McKnight Outdoor Education Center and Linden and William H. Adams Community Centers; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation and Parks applied for and was awarded a grant to support the fishing, canoeing and water safety programs at McKnight Outdoor Education Center and Linden and William H. Adams Community Centers in the amount of $3,158.00; and
WHEREAS, this grant will enable the department to purchase various pieces of fishing equipment and educate on fishing basics, fly fishing and fishing from a boat; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Recreation and Parks to authorize the Director to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, to support fishing, canoeing and water safety programs; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $3,158.00 and enter into a grant agreement with the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, to support the fishing, canoeing, and water safety programs.
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, the sum of $3,158.00 is appropriated in Fund 2283 Recreation & Parks Grant Fund in Object Class 02 Materials and Supplies per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance. 2019 Health/Wellness Program, Grant No. to be assigned by City Auditor. Appropriation effective upon receipt of executed grant agreement.
SECTION 3. That the monies in the foregoing Section 2 shall be paid upon order of the Director of Recreation and Parks, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. At the end of the grant period, any repayment of unencumbered balances required by the grantor is hereby authorized in accordance with all applicable grant agreements.
SECTION 5. Funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.