Explanation
Background
This ordinance will authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and parks to enter into contract for the operation of the 2003 Summer Food service program.
The contract will be awarded to the Columbus Public Schools Food service in compliance with Section 329.02 of Columbus City Codes.
The summer food service program grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Department of Education. The program provides nutritionally balanced breakfasts and lunches to needy children during the summer months. Approximately 150,000 breakfasts and 400,000 lunches will be served through this program at 152 sites.
Emergency legislation is required so the contract can be in place for the operation of this program. Grant confirmation was received on June 9th, 2003 from the Ohio Department of Education.
Fiscal Impact
$1,115,000 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize the direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with Columbus Public Schools Food Service for services in conjunction with the 2003 Summer Food Service Program, to authorize the expenditure of $1,115,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund. , and to declare an emergency ($1,115,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the contract for the 2003 Summer Food Service program will be awarded in compliance with Section 329.02 of the Columbus City Codes; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an contract with the Columbus Public Schools Food...
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