City of Columbus - File #: 0377-2011

• File #: 0377-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/28/2011
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 3/14/2011
• Final action: 3/17/2011
• Title: To approve the grant application of the Columbus Literacy Council seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Literacy Council to provide workforce development and literacy activities; to authorize the expenditure of $23,232.00 in EHS funds; to authorize the expenditure of $69,993.00 in General Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($93,225.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/17/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/16/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/14/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/7/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/7/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Literacy Council for workforce development and literacy activities. The grant will provide a total of $93,255.00 to continue the provision of these services for a one year period. The Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes promote work force development and literacy.

This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services (EHS) application process as well as the Department of Development's application and evaluation process for General Fund assistance. In addition to $23,232.00 in EHS funds, the Literacy Council will receive $69,993.00 in General Funds for a total of $93,225.00 in City support.

Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.

FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $23,232.00 in EHS funds and $69,993.00 in General Funds, for a total of $93,225. In 2011, a total of $901,444.00 in Emergency Human Services Funds and $2,715,908.00 in General Funds have been allocated to fund social service programs. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.


Title

To approve the grant application of the Columbus Literacy Council seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with Columbus Literacy Council to provide workforce development and literacy activities; to authorize the expenditure of $23,232.00 in EHS funds; to authorize the expenditure of $69,993.00 in General Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($93,225.00)


Body

WHEREAS, Columbus Literacy Council has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance for Emergency Human Services funds; and

WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the grant appli...