Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety to purchase materials and supplies in support of Public Safety Week 2023 activities.
Public Safety Week 2023 consists of events that provide training, community conversations, the distribution of safety resources, and a day dedicated to service to foster relationships between residents and public safety officials and improve the safety and well-being of Columbus. It will also address the diverse public safety needs of communities and connect constituents with resources and programming related to affordable, accessible, and high-quality Public Safety services and tools. This inaugural Public Safety Week is being held in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood and runs from Sunday, June 25 to Saturday, July 1.
This funding will provide materials and supplies for various activities and initiatives throughout Public Safety Week, including the following:
• CPR and AED training supplies for community members
• Home repair supplies
• Home and vehicle safety supplies
• Food & non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers and neighborhood residents
Council is appropriating $100,000.00 toward supporting the events and activities that will establish the inaugural Public Safety Week.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total appropriation is $100,000.00 and is available in the 2023 budget.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested to allow purchases to be made in time to be distributed for Public Safety Week in late June.
Title
To authorize an appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund to purchase materials and supplies for Public Safety Week 2023 activities; to authorize payment for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverages for Public Safety Week participants; and to declare an emergenc...
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