Explanation
The Special Victims Bureau of the Columbus Division of Police along with other area agencies have combined with Nationwide Franklin County Children's Hospital to provide a central location and a collaborative approach in the assessment, treatment, protection, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and the support and treatment for domestic violence victims. Children's hospital has constructed a facility located at 655 E. Livingston Avenue, which will be occupied by each of the participants to provide services to victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Participants of the agreement include Franklin County Children Services, the Franklin County Prosecutor, the Franklin County Sheriff and the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. This funding will support the maintenance and upkeep of the facility from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 per the original contract, DL011403.
Bid Information: N/A
Contract Compliance No.: N/A (Non-profit Corporation)
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested because payment is now due for the current fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds have been specifically budgeted for this project in the Division of Police's General Fund Budget. A total of $29,083.00 is needed, and is contingent upon passage of 2008 budget. The Division spent $28,144 towards this contract in 2007 via 0029-2007.
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To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with the Children's Hospital Center for Child and Family Advocacy for the lease and maintenance of office space to be used for the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and domestic violence cases; to authorize the expenditure of $29,083.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($29,083.00)
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WHEREAS, the Special Victims Bureau of the Columbus Division of Police along with other area agencies have combined with Nationwide Franklin County Children's Hospital...
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