Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. These contracts will provide funds to support program activities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $173,700.
The YMCA of Central Ohio will receive $8,700 to support the YMCA Grizzlies AAU Leadership Program which combines community service, fitness instruction, and athletic opportunities to central Ohio teens.
Amethyst, Inc. will receive $165,000 to support the Recovery Residences for Women and Children Program, an effort to foster a culture of recovery, empowering women and families in a safe and sober community through treatment and housing to homeless adult women with substance abuse disorders.
This legislation represents two programs funded following the Department of Development application process and the application and review process by City Council. The legislation targets two social service agencies that will provide help to families and households through housing assistance for women and children and leadership and recreational activities for youth.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $8,700 from the Hotel/Motel-Cultural Services Fund and the appropriation and expenditure of $165,000 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund for this purpose.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. to provide support for vital social service programs; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $8,700.00 from the Hotel/Motel-Cultural Services Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $165,000.00 from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($173,700.00)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, these contracts will provide funds to support program activities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $173,700; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Central Ohio will receive $8,700 to support the YMCA Grizzlies AAU Leadership Program which combines community service, fitness instruction, and athletic opportunities to central Ohio teens; and
WHEREAS, Amethyst, Inc. will receive $165,000 to support the Recovery Residences for Women and Children Program, an effort to foster a culture of recovery, empowering women and families in a safe and sober community through treatment and housing to homeless adult women with substance abuse disorders; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Development in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate and expend said funds and to contract with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. to avoid causing delays in the availability of vital program services, all for the 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 Director of the Department of Development is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Amethyst, Inc. for a one year period and for the purpose and amounts indicated:
YMCA of Central Ohio / YMCA Grizzlies AAU Leadership Program / $8,700.00
Amethyst, Inc. / Recovery Residences for Women and Children Program / $165,000.00
Section 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the Hotel/Motel-Cultural Services Fund, Fund 231, Subfund 002, and from all monies estimated to come into said Fund from any and all sources for the period ending December 31, 2014, the sum of $8,700.00 is hereby appropriated to the Department of Development, Division 44-01, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3337, OCA Code 231044.
Section 3. That from the unappropriated monies in the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund, Fund 018, and from all monies estimated to come into said Fund from any and all sources for the period ending December 31, 2014, the sum of $165,000.00 is hereby appropriated to the Department of Development, Division 44-01, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3337, OCA Code 440118.
Section 4. That for the purpose as stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $8,700.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized from the Hotel/Motel Cultural Services Fund, Fund 231, Subfund 002, Department of Development, Division 44-01, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3337, OCA Code 231044.
Section 5. That for the purpose as stated in Section 1, the expenditure of $165,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized from the Neighborhood Initiatives Fund, Fund 018, Department of Development, Division 44-01, Object Level One 03, Object Level Three 3337, OCA Code 440118.
Section 6. That these contracts are awarded pursuant to Section 329.15 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as amended.
Section 7. 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 8. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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.