Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children for $125,000.00 in support of summer youth engagement and employment programs.
From February 21, 2024, through March 20, 2024, the City of Columbus accepted applications through an open and competitive process to provide funding to support nonprofit organizations looking to establish or grow summer youth programs focused on promoting academic achievement, career readiness skills and non-violence conflict resolution. These areas are designed to empower youth to learn, grow and develop during the summer months and beyond.
Funding proposals were then evaluated by an interdepartmental review committee comprised of representatives from both the administration and Columbus City Council.
The services included in these grant agreements cannot be provided by existing city employees because these services are beyond the City’s current responsibility and capacity to provide.
The mission of Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children is to be committed to proactive, positive action to promote peace and support mothers who have lost children to violence in Columbus, Ohio.
City-granted funds using the general fund will be used by Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children to build ambassadors of youth that will become leaders of tomorrow.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $125,000.00 in grant proceeds with Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children for financial support summer youth engagement and employment programs.
Contract Compliance: Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children, FID: 853892147, CC-038161, exp. 06-09-25
Emergency action is requested to ensure that students can benefit from summer employment and engagement opportunities.
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To authorize the Director of the Office of Violence Prevention to enter into a grant agreement with Mothers of Murdered Columbus Chil...
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