Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to accept and appropriate $10,000.00 in funds and accept and authorize the use of $1,065.00 in COTA Bus Passes and $500.00 in Kroger Gift Cards from the Northwoods Foundation, for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant, for the period of October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.
The 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant will provide material assistance to the clients we serve within Columbus Public Health’s Neighborhood Social Work program, to further our mission of protecting health and improving lives in our community.
FISCAL IMPACT: The program is fully funded by the Northwoods Foundation and does not generate revenue or require a City match ($11,565.00).
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept funds from the Northwoods Foundation, plus any additional funds, for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant; to authorize the appropriation of funds, including any additional funds, from the unappropriated balance of the Private Grants Fund; to authorize the acceptance and use of COTA Bus Passes and Kroger Gift Cards from the Northwoods Foundation, plus any additional COTA Bus Passes and Gift Cards, for the 2026-2027 Northwoods Foundation Grant; and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant. ($11,565.00)
Body
WHEREAS, $10,000.00 in grant funds have been made available to Columbus Public Health through the Northwoods Foundation for the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Grant, for the period of October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Northwoods Foundation for the support of the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant; and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from the Northwoods Foundation for the support of the 2026-2027 NSS Northwoods Foundation Grant; and,
WHEREAS,...
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