Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with Neighborhood House Incorporated to provide Child Care Services for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $8,406.00. Neighborhood House has provided infant-toddler care since 1975 to low- and moderate-income families. This program serves children 18 months to 5 years and is licensed to care for 12 toddlers, 36 pre-schoolers and 20 children in school. Grant funds provide partial funding for one Toddler teacher
This legislation represents a program funded following the Emergency Human Services application process. The legislation targets a social service agency that will provide help to families and households through Child Care Services by assisting with the operating needs of the agency. In addition, the city supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $8,406.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund. In 2009, a total of $2,100,000 has been allocated to fund social service programs through the Emergency Human Services Fund. Companion legislation authorizes the expenditure of the balance of the funds.
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To approve the grant application of Neighborhood House Incorporated seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of Development to execute grant agreements with Neighborhood House Incorporated; to authorize the expenditure of $8,406.00 from the Emergency Human Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,406.00)
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WHEREAS, Neighborhood House has submitted a grant application seeking financial assistance ...
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