Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This donation is intended for use by the organization for general operating support. Funds have been collected through the Recreation and Parks Empty Bowls fund-raising program in the years 2021-2023. At these community events attendees donate money to purchase donated soup and hand-thrown ceramic bowls. Events are held throughout the City of Columbus at Recreation and Parks Community Centers and other locations with the published intention of raising funds for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in support of their efforts to feed people in need. The total amount of the collected donation for years 201-2023 is $10,685.00. The grant agreement shall be for the same amount, $10,685.00. This support is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 111.14 that relate to grant awards.
Principal Parties:
Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Operation Feed
PO Box 182883
Columbus, OH 43123
3960 Brookham Dr.
Grove City, OH 43123
City of Columbus Vendor ID: 011110
Fiscal Impact: $10,685.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund 2223-222315 to meet the financial obligations of this agreement.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a grant agreement with the Mid-Ohio Foodbank to provide general operating support funds raised through the Empty Bowls program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $10,685.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund. ($10,685.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Dept have hosted Empty Bowls fund-raising events for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 in which a total of $10,685.00 were raised; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department wishes to enter into a grant agreement with the M...
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