City of Columbus - File #: 0085-2004

• File #: 0085-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/7/2004
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 2/9/2004
• Final action: 2/10/2004
• Title: To authorize the Board of Health to enter into two contracts with Columbus AIDS Task Force and Licking County Coalition for Housing for the provision of eligible HOPWA services for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; to authorize the expenditure of $610,190 from the General Government Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($610,190)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/10/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/10/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/9/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/9/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/23/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/22/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/16/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/15/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/12/2004	1	Health Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/12/2004	1	HEALTH DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/12/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/7/2004	1	Health Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus received funds for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The HOPWA program provides for the implementation of long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of low income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. Eligible activities include providing housing information services; resource identification; acquisition, rehabilitation, conversion, lease, and repair of facilities to provide housing and services; new construction of housing units; project or tenant-based rental assistance; short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments; supportive services; technical assistance and administrative support. The Board of Health will contract with Columbus AIDS Task Force and Licking County Coalition for Housing to provide some of these services.

Columbus AIDS Task Force and Licking County Coalition for Housing were the only two providers who submitted proposals during an RFP process in August 2002. These two agencies are the only two providers at this time who specialize exclusively in assisting income-eligible individuals/households living with HIV/AIDS in the seven county EMSA. CY 2004 is year two of a two year RFP and grant period.

Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delays in providing program services.

FISCAL IMPACT: These contracts are entirely funded by grant awards from HUD. This grant does not generate revenue or require a City match.

Title

To authorize the Board of Health to enter into two contracts with Columbus AIDS Task Force and Licking County Coalition for Housing for the provision of eligible HOPWA services for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; to authorize the expenditure of $610,190 from the General Government Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($610,190)

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WHEREAS, the Columbus Health Department has received funding f...