Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Office of the Mayor, on behalf of CelebrateOne, has been awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health in an amount equal to $509,872.00. This ordinance seeks authority to accept and appropriate $509,872.00 in grant money in order to fund the Ohio Equity Institute 2.0 program for the period October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
This project will allow CelebrateOne to focus needed resources in nine zip codes within Franklin County that have the greatest potential to positively impact the birth outcomes of pregnant African-American women at risk for preterm and low birth weights in Franklin County.
Emergency Legislation: Emergency action is requested in order to continue support of all activities for the Ohio Equity Institute 2.0.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Ohio Equity Institute 2.0 program is entirely funded by the grant from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and does not generate revenue or require a City Match.
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To authorize the Office of the Mayor to accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, in the amount of $509,872.00 for the Ohio Equity Institute 2.0 Program; to authorize the appropriation of $509,872.00 from the City’s General Government Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($509,872.00)
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WHEREAS, $509,872.00 has been made available through the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds for the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health for support of the Ohio Equity Institute 2.0 program; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being 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 fin...
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