Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has been awarded additional funds from Kids in Different Systems, Franklin County Department of Job and Family services for the Help Me Grow Direct Services grant program in the amount of $25,375. These additional funds will allow for continued services and additional service coordination staffing. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate these funds for the period of February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
The primary objective of the Help Me Grow Direct Services program is to identify and develop services to developmentally disabled children ages 0-3 in Franklin County.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Help Me Grow Direct Services program is funded by the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. This program does not generate revenue or require a City match.
Title
To authorize and direct the Columbus Health Department to accept grant funds from Kids in Different Systems, Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services in the amount of $25,375, to authorize the appropriation of $25,375 from the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($25,375)
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WHEREAS, $25,375 in additional grant funds have been made available through Kids in Different Systems, Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for the Help Me Grow Direct Services grant program for the period of February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from Kids in Different Systems, Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services for the continued support of the Help Me Grow Direct Services grant program; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as a...
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