Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the grant agreement (Modification No. 1) authorized by Ordinance No. 3115-2024 for Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers (Service!). Service! is a nonprofit corporation in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to empowering hospitality workers to break the cycle of financial insecurity and create equity in the industry’s workforce through education, training, and economic relief. This legislation allows for the original authorized amount to be increased from $100,000.00 to $300,000.00, an increase of $200,000.00.
Original $ 100,000.00 Ord. 3115-2024 PO483934, Exp. 12/31/26
Mod No. 1 $ 200,000.00
Total $ 300,000.00
The grant authorized by this Ordinance No. 3115-2024 and the modification authorized by this legislation will allow the City of Columbus to support the work of this organization as it supports the hospitality industry and its workforce, which is vital for the growth and success of Columbus. Specifically, the funds authorized by this legislation will support construction at 145 N. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested to ensure that there is no lapse or delay in construction.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget, Development Taxable Bond Funds, with an amendment to establish sufficient budget authority for the project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: the vendor number is 043399 and contract compliance expires on 10/2/2026.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers in an amount up to $200,000.00; to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to transfer funds within the Development Taxable Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 from the Development Taxable Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Service! is d...
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