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File #: 1269-2017    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2017 In control: Small & Minority Business Development Committee
On agenda: 5/15/2017 Final action: 5/18/2017
Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for the purpose of underwriting and servicing new loans from the cash on hand and the proceeds of the revolving loan fund; and to declare an emergency.
Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter into a contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation (CCDC) for the purpose of underwriting and servicing loans from the cash on hand and the proceeds of the revolving loan fund. CCDC has administered the Economic Development Loan Programs for the City of Columbus since July 1, 2004. The Economic Development Loan Programs include the Business Development Fund Loan Program and the Working Capital Fund Loan Program.

The Community Capital Development Corporation will not receive additional funding from the City of Columbus to administer the Economic Development Loan Fund Programs. With cash on hand and the revolving loan proceeds, the Community Capital Development Corporation will continue to underwrite, to service and to monitor loans.

Emergency action is requested to allow the Community Capital Development Corporation to continue to administer the Economic Development Loan Fund Programs without delay.

Fiscal Impact: This legislation does not have a fiscal impact. No additional funds are required.

Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation for the purpose of underwriting and servicing new loans from the cash on hand and the proceeds of the revolving loan fund; and to declare an emergency.

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WHEREAS, the Community Capital Development Corporation (CCDC) has administered the Economic Development Loan Fund Programs since July 1, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the immediate past contract with the Community Capital Development Corporation ended on February 28, 2017; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus seeks to enter into contracts with local non-profit organizations for the purpose of administering the Economic Development Loan Fund Programs; and

WHEREAS, the need exists for the City of Columbus to maintain its relationship with the Community Capital Development Corpo...

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