Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a non-profit service contract with Impact Community Action for continuation of the Clean Clothes Initiative. This program provides energy-efficient appliances (Washer/Electric Dryer units) to low/moderate income residents who are at are below 200% of the federal poverty guideline in Franklin County to help reduce the energy burden in their home. The Clean Clothes Initiative will target current IMPACT customers who already have a high energy burden. Program demand from residents has exceeded the previously allocated funding and additional funds are need to further support equitable residential energy efficiency in our opportunity neighborhoods.
The original contract was entered into pursuant to Ordinance 1104-2022, passed by City Council on May 5, 2022. Additional funding is needed to support this program.
Impact Community Action, FID 205536173, CC#CC001447, expires 11/17/2023
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund with Impact Community Action for continuation of the Clean Clothes Initiative.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to modify a non-profit service contract with Impact Community Action for continuation of the Clean Clothes Initiative; and to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Sustainable Columbus Fund. ($400,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1104-2022 authorized the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Impact Community Action for the Empowered! Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Clean Clothes Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Clothes Initiative provides energy-efficient appliances (Washer/Electric Dryer units) to low/moderate income residents who are at are below 200% of the federal poverty guideline in Franklin County to help reduce the energy burden in their home; and
WHEREAS, pr...
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