Explanation
BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the United Way of Franklin County. The contract will provide $79,728.00 from the General Fund for sponsorship of the Operation Feed initiative. Operation Feed is an annual campaign designed to collect resources (i.e., food, money) for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank (MOFB) and to elevate awareness of the issue of hunger in the Central Ohio community. In addition to three-day supplies of food available through the pantries for individuals and families, food and supplies from MOFB also allow soup kitchens to serve daily hot meals throughout the month and other non-profits to provide nutritious snacks and meals to clients. Funds from this contract are used by United Way of Franklin County to cover administrative expenses associated with this campaign and by the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to support its daily operations.
FISCAL IMPACT
A total of $79,728.00 is allocated to United Way of Franklin County to support the Operation Feed program. These funds are provided from the FY 2005 City General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contract with the United Way of Franklin County to support Operation Feed; and to authorize the expenditure of $79,728.00 from the General Fund. ($79,728.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to enter into a contract with the United Way of Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the United Way of Franklin County, through its Operation Feed campaign, is increasing the available food supply for low-income Franklin County residents; and
WHEREAS, funds from this contract are used by United Way of Franklin County to cover administrative expenses associated with this campaign and by the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to support its daily operations; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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