Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the appropriation of Emergency Human Services Capital Funds to the Department of Development and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with St. Stephen's Community House for costs to refurbish the gym, halls and administrative offices. The gymnasium needs its floor refinished and parts repaired. Walls need painting and bleachers need replacing. The backboards and rims need upgrading and the floor covering needs replaced. Office desks, chairs, file cabinets are over 20 years old and need replacing. Carpet and wall coverings in the halls need replacing. The total amount of this contract is $33,333.00.
This legislation supports St. Stephen's Community House, which serves the residents of the Greater Linden area through programs and services such as employment, social development, community organization, education, childcare and healthcare.
This ordinance is an emergency due to the lack of funding sources to address the immediate building, maintenance, and equipment needs to enable St. Stephen's community House to continue to provide quality programs and services.
FISCAL IMPACT: In 2005, a total of $33,333.00 has been allocated to fund this project through the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund.
Title
To authorize the appropriation of $33,333.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with St. Stephen's Community House; to authorize the expenditure of $33,333.00 from the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund. ; and to declare an emergency. ($33,333.00)
Body
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the appropriation of Emergency Human Services Capital Funds to the Department of Development; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into a contract wit...
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