Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $485,319 from the Emergency Human Services Fund to the Department of Development and authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into grant agreements with Maryhaven, Inc. for the provision of substance abuse prevention and treatment services for a twelve-month period. Maryhaven, Inc. provides an Adult Male Outpatient program for alcohol and drug treatment for $62,327, a Sub-acute Detoxification and Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation program for $261,773 and an Adolescent Residential service for substance abuse and dependency issues for male and female teenagers for $161,219. The total amount of these agreements is $485,319.
This ordinance represents programs to be funded following the Department of Development's application process. The legislation targets a social service agency that provides help to families and households through access to abuse intervention services. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to information, technical and other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: In 2008, a total of $1,200,000.00 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the Emergency Human Service Fund.
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To approve the grant application of Maryhaven, Inc., seeking assistance for operating costs associated with the delivery of their programs pursuant to Section 371.02 (c) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the appropriation of $485,319.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into agreements with Maryhaven, Inc. to provide assistance for emergency operating costs associated with ...
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