Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into a summer youth programming grant agreement with Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in the amount of $100,000.00.
These grant awards will be used to expand quality summer programming for youth residing within the City of Columbus geographical boundaries. Funding will support local, registered 501c3 non-profit organizations in providing programming that will fulfill one or more of the following outcomes: improving academic performance and health and wellbeing; enhancing career readiness and workplace skills; and promoting the understanding and use of non-violent conflict resolution skills. The term of this grant agreement will begin on July 1, 2026, and will end on October 31, 2026. All grants shall be paid to awardees in advance.
Principal Parties:
Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio
1907 Leonard Ave. Suite 150
Columbus, OH 43219
Becky Ciminillo, Senior Vice President of Youth Development - 614-204-7592
Contract Compliance Number 006085
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to ensure that the funding is in place and that the expanded quality summer programming for youth will commence in July 2026.
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 is budgeted and available from within the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 to meet the financial obligations of this contract. ($100,000.00)
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advance pay grant agreement Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in support of summer youth programming; to authorize an expenditure in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an advance pay grant agreement with Young...
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