Explanation
Background: There is a need to transfer and appropriate funds within the Area Commission Fund to provide 2009 funding for the Area Commissions. Historically the City has provided funds to the Area Commissions, who through their daily operational functions incur eligible expenses that require cash expenditures during the program year. These funds allow each Area Commission the flexibility and individuality in decision making as they fulfill their functions and responsibilities as outlined in their bylaws and Columbus City Codes. Each Area Commission will receive $1,000 in 2009. This is a reduction of $1,000 per Area Commission from previous years.
Fiscal Impact: The legislation transfers $5,793 between projects within the Area Commission Fund to provide monies in the proper projects for the 2009 funding of Area Commissions. This legislation also appropriates $21,000 for operating expenses of the Area Commissions. No General Fund transfer will be necessary.
Emergency action is requested so that payments to the Area Commissions can be made immediately, thereby avoiding interruptions in services.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $5,793 between projects within the Area Commission Fund; to authorize the appropriation of $21,000 from the Area Commission Fund to the Department of Development for operating expenses of the Area Commissions; and to declare an emergency. ($21,000.00)
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Whereas, it is necessary to transfer and appropriate funds within the Area Commission Fund to provide 2009 funding for the Area Commissions; and
Whereas, these funds are needed to fund minor operating expenses for the various Area Commissions; and
Whereas, historically the City has provided funds to the Area Commissions, who through their daily operational functions, incur eligible expenses that require cash expenditures during the program year; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the De...
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