City of Columbus - File #: 0484-2006

• File #: 0484-2006
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/23/2006
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 3/13/2006
• Final action: 3/15/2006
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify contracts with the United Way of Franklin County, the Legal Aid Society and Maryhaven for the continued provision of program services; and to authorize the expenditure of $599,554.00 $519,826 from the General Fund; and, to declare an emergency. ($599,554.00) ($519,826)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/15/2006	2	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/14/2006	2	MAYOR	Signed
3/13/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Amended as submitted to the Clerk	Pass
3/13/2006	2	Columbus City Council	Approved as Amended	Pass
3/13/2006	2	Columbus City Council	Waive the 2nd Reading	Pass
3/13/2006	2	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/7/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/7/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/3/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/27/2006	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/27/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/24/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to modify the current contracts of the United Way of Franklin County, the Legal Aid Society and Maryhaven to continue the provision of services for an additional 12 months. The total amount of the modifications is $599,554.00. $519,826.

This ordinance represents programs to be funded following the Department of Development's competitive procurement process. The legislation targets those social service agencies that will provide help and emergency assistance to families and households through access to the United Way and Mid-Ohio Food Bank; legal assistance provided by the Legal Aid Society; and health and intervention services offered by Maryhaven. This funding will allow the process to continue.

This ordinance is an emergency due to these agencies accruing program expenses associated with operations.

FISCAL IMPACT: In 2006, a total of $3,303,292.00 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the General Fund.



Title

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify contracts with the United Way of Franklin County, the Legal Aid Society and Maryhaven for the continued provision of program services; and to authorize the expenditure of $599,554.00 $519,826 from the General Fund; and, to declare an emergency. ($599,554.00) ($519,826)



Body

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to modify the current contracts of the United Way of Franklin County, the Legal Aid Society and Maryhaven for the continued provision of program services; and

WHEREAS, the United Way of Franklin County, through its Operation Feed campaign is increasing the available food supply for low-income Franklin County residents, the Legal Aid Society is providing legal assistance to disadvantaged residents and Maryhaven provides health and intervention services to residents of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, an emergen...