Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to accept and appropriate $20,000.00 in grant funds from Toyota Motor North America, Inc., managed through the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for the Buckle Up for Life grant program for the period of August 1, 2025 through December 13, 2026.
The primary purpose of the Buckle Up for Life Program is to provide coalitions and opportunity to apply for funds to hold monthly child passenger safety educational presentations and car seat check events for families in marginalized and underserved communities.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to continue the support the purchasing of supplies for the Buckle Up for Life Program.
FISCAL IMPACT: Buckle Up for Life Car Seat Safety Program grant does not generate revenue or require a City Match.
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept a grant from the Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of supplies for the Buckle Up for Life Program that provides child passenger safety resources in communities; to authorize the appropriation of $20,000.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
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WHEREAS, $20,000.00 in grant funds have been made available through the Toyota Motor North America, Inc and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for the purchase of supplies for the Buckle Up for Life Program for the period of August 1, 2025 through December 13, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Toyota Motor North America, Inc and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for the continued support of Buckle Up for Life Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City may receive additional funds awarded from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for the Buckle Up for Life Progra...
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