Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon in April.
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy, and lifestyle. The Commission is dedicated to bringing sports events to Central Ohio including the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5k- one of the premier road race events in the Midwest.
Black Girls RUN! is a national organization that encourages African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. With over 250,000 members across the United States, Black Girls RUN! promotes community, empowerment, and a healthy lifestyle through running. The organization’s mission is to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African American community and provide a supportive environment for women to achieve their health goals.
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested so that program development and delivery can commence as quickly as possible.
Greater Columbus Sports Commission, Vendor# 006014, FID# 31-4153118, CC-006014
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund to the Greater Columbus Sports Commission for support of Black Girls RUN! hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5k.
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To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into a grant agreement for $25,000.00 with the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in support of the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up, hosted by the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon, and to authorize the e...
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