Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with various non-profit organizations to support the operation of the City's Chores Program. The City of Columbus was awarded CDBG Recovery (CDBG-R) funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Funds for this purpose are appropriated under separate legislation.
The total amount of these contracts is $100,000 of CDBG-R funds through the Housing Division's Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (AHOF). The AHOF represents the City's commitment to the preservation and production of housing units affordable to very-low, low and moderate-income individuals. Funds are used to meet the housing needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
The Chores Program provides minor home maintenance and repair services to low and low/moderate-income elderly and disabled homeowner-occupants in the City of Columbus. Examples of program services include replacement or repair of leaking faucets and commodes, faulty light fixtures and switches, loose or missing sections of porch decking or steps and installation of handrails, smoke detectors and deadbolt locks. Eligible homeowners receive home repair services (materials and labor) free of charge. Rebuilding Together Central Ohio, Economic and Community Development Institute, and Lifecare Alliance will be the program providers to neighborhoods within the corporate limits of Columbus. This program will help about 100 households.
Emergency action is requested to allow program services to continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are allocated from the General Government Grant Fund. This legislation is contingent upon the passage of ordinance 1101-2009, which will appropriate the funding for these contracts.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contrac...
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