Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $328,115.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP).
The Franklin County Municipal Court currently operates Batterer’s Intervention Programming and Intimate Partner Domestic Violence programs. These programs assess the risk and needs of each defendant and determine appropriate levels of treatment and proper levels of supervision and community control.
Franklin County Municipal Court has In-sourced components of the program that allows more flexibility and financial resources to improve services and potential outcomes. Program enhancements include free participation, and expanded program offerings to help remove barriers with respect to employment, childcare, and financial burden to help participants successfully complete the programming. These programmatic enhancements help improve success rates and reduce recidivism.
The Office of Violence Prevention is partnering with the Franklin County Municipal Court and is providing program funding via a transfer of funds from the Office of Violence Prevention to the Franklin County Municipal Court for 2025 program costs.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $328,115.00 between Departments within the General Fund.
Emergency action is requested to avoid any delay in implementing the Batterer’s Intervention Program.
Title
To authorize the transfer $328,115.00 between Departments within the General Fund for program operations related to the Batterer’s Intervention Program; and to declare an emergency ($328,115.00).
Body
WHEREAS, The Office of Violence Prevention is dedicated to reducing and preventing violence of all forms within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Domestic violence affects Columbus residents of all ages, races, and genders; and
WHEREAS, The Office of Violence Prevention is determined to support Mayor Ginther's vision to make Col...
Click here for full text