Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Literacy Council for work force development and literacy activities. The grant will provide a total of $106,090.00 to continue the provision of these services for a one year period. The Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes promote work force development and literacy.
This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process as well as the Department of Development’s application and evaluation process for General Fund assistance.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure is allocated from the Emergency Human Services Fund ($36,124) and the General Fund ($69,966).
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To approve the grant application of the Columbus Literacy Council seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Literacy Council for the provision of Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes; to authorize the expenditure of $36,124.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $69,966.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($106,090.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Literacy Council has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant application and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services funds that is sufficient to justify approval of said grant; and
WHEREAS, City Council is authorized to allocate funds annually to assist social service agencies in the city with the operating costs of delivering programs; and
WHEREAS, the Director of ...
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