Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a $750,000.00 grant agreement with the Girls Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland (GSOH).
The funding from the City will be used by the GSOH for camp and facility renovations related to its Dream Big Initiative. The Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Dream Big Transformational Initiative will reimagine the 220-acre Camp Ken-Jockety and create a STEM immersive campus. Through this project, GSOH will provide girls with the tools necessary to create pathways to in-demand careers and bridge the gender gap in the STEM field. With access to cutting-edge programs, a safe place to learn new skills, and mentors encouraging them along the way, girls will learn about jobs of the future to spark their interest and curiosity.
Currently, GSOH serves an average of 5,500 girls from the City of Columbus each year. With the development of the campus, GSOH is projected to serve 8,000 girls per year from Columbus within the first two years, and 10,000+ girls per year by year three of its opening. Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland serves girls in every zip code in the City of Columbus.
Through the Dream Big Transformational Initiative, Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland will:
• Be a place of learning that is accessible to our diverse community
• Provide robust, unique training focused on in-demand jobs
• Be an immersive learning campus for our youth and community
• Engage girls and youth in STEM and leadership learning
The Dream Big Initiative is a $16 million project with the budget including renovations, new builds, and program investments, with funding commitments from many regional partners in both the private and public sector.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the General Fund. A transfer of appropriation is necessary to establish sufficient authority within the proper object of expense. GSOH will utilize city funding of $750,000.00 to support renovations, new builds, and pr...
Click here for full text