City of Columbus - File #: 0375-2011

• File #: 0375-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/28/2011
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 4/4/2011
• Final action: 4/7/2011
• Title: To approve the grant application of Neighborhood House 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 Neighborhood House to provide Child Care Services; to authorize the expenditure of $3,515.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,592.00 from the General Fund. ($14,107.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/7/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/6/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/4/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/4/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/7/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Neighborhood House to provide Child Care Services for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $14,107.00.

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. The legislation targets a social service agency that will provide help to families and households through Child Care Services by assisting with the operating needs of the agency. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.

Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.


Title

To approve the grant application of Neighborhood House 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 Neighborhood House to provide Child Care Services; to authorize the expenditure of $3,515.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $10,592.00 from the General Fund. ($14,107.00)


Body

WHEREAS, Neighborhood House has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services Funds; and

WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant applications and hereby declares that the agency has articulated a need for Emergency Human Services operating funds that is sufficient to justify approval of said grant; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development has reviewed and approved the Grant Application and desires to enter into a grant agreement with Neighborhood House for the continued provision of social services an...