Explanation
This legislation authorizes an appropriation to the Recreation and Parks Department in support of their Adopt A Center and Job Readiness Programs.
$15,000.00 of this funding will support the Adopt A Center program which was created to better serve the unique needs of each community served by Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers. This holiday season, Recreation and Parks will be working to provide meals, hygiene items, winter coats and clothing for families as well as holiday toys for kids through the Adopt a Center program.
$85,000.00 of this funding will support the Job Readiness program which is a workforce development initiative designed for youth ages 14-23. The program is dedicated to equipping participants with the tools and experiences needed to confidently move toward future pursuits.
Emergency action is necessary to provide the Recreation and Parks Department with resources to support the Adopt A Center and Job Readiness Programs before the holiday season.
Fiscal Impact: Total appropriation of $100,000 is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To provide funding for the Department of Recreation and Parks for youth programming; to authorize and transfer appropriations within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize a transfer between funds; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Adopt A Center program which was created to better serve the unique needs of each community served by Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers; and
WHEREAS, this holiday season, Recreation and Parks will be working to provide meals, hygiene items, winter coats and clothing for families as well as holiday toys for kids through the Adopt a Center program; and
WHEREAS, the Job Readiness program is a workforce development initiative designed for youth ages 14-23; and
WHEREAS, the Job Re...
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