Explanation
Background
This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and for the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements with community organizations in support of new American Integration Seed Grants programming. Community and civic organizations were eligible to apply for funding to create educational, empowerment and integration opportunities for new American residents. Funded programs will support English as second language classes, skill building training, workforce training, and integration. Food and/or beverage purchases will be subject to what is allowable in the respective grant agreements. Costs will not exceed $15 per person and any purchase of alcohol is strictly prohibited. These grants will necessitate advance payment.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to prevent any delay in the provision of services to support new American residents.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the General Fund 1000 Subfund 10010.
Contract Compliance:
Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio CC019703 thru 10/12/2024
Advanced Technology Education - CC045527 thru 5/30/2025
US Together Inc - CC010453 thru 4/28/2025
Our Helpers - CC008601 thru 3/23/2025
Forest Park Civic Association - CC030503 compliance pending
Muslim Family Services of Ohio - CC028134 compliant 028453
I.H.C.R.C. - CC023521 compliance pending
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to enter into grant agreements in support of the 2024 New American Integration Seed Grants; to authorize the expenditure from the General Fund; to authorize the expenditure of funds for reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage costs; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, The New American integration seed grants programming is part of Department Neighborhoods commitment to addressing emerging needs, creating access for new Americans residents to strengthen community based organizations to effectively serve new arrival...
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