Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus, in partnership with The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, have substantial interest in and are committed to the vision of enhancing the quality of life on the near east side of Columbus by creating a healthy, financially and environmentally sustainable, community where residents have access to safe and affordable housing, quality healthcare, educational and employment opportunities.
The parties have agreed to work together in order to facilitate that vision: The Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT). The principal goal of PACT is to develop a community master plan through the services of a master planning entity and aided by the input of the PACT governance structure, advisory committee and sub-committees.
The Ohio State University Medical Center has agreed to undertake the lead responsibility for managing the operations of PACT and the stewardship of its economic resources. The cost of such management requires financial contributions.
This legislation authorizes the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for the commitment of an annual sum of $100,000 for a period of five years.
Emergency action is requested to allow The Ohio State University Medical Center to commence work outlined in the MOU for the preservation of public health, peace, prosperity and safety of the east side community.
FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000 has been allocated from the 2012 General Fund for this initiative.
Title
To authorize the Mayor of the City of Columbus to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Ohio State University Medical Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for purposes of supporting the PACT initiative; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ...
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