Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Health Department has been awarded grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health for the Performance Management Capacity Project in the amount of $81,436.36. The purpose of this legislation is to accept and appropriate funds for this project for the period of December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
The Performance Management Capacity Project is designed to strengthen the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of local public health's information technology, quality improvement practices, and the ability of the public health system to engage in successful assessment and planning activities.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Performance Management Capacity Project grant is entirely funded by the Ohio Department of Health. This program does not generate revenue or require a City match.
Title
To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from the Ohio Department of Health in the amount of $81,436.36, to authorize the appropriation of $81,436.36 from the Health Department Grants Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($81,436.36)
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WHEREAS, $81,436.36 in grant funds have been made available through the Ohio Department of Health for the Performance Management Capacity Project for the period December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to accept and appropriate these funds from the Ohio Department of Health; and,
WHEREAS, this ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Heal...
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