Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the appropriation of $150,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety to purchase materials and supplies in support of Public Safety Week 2024 activities, and to authorize an appropriation and transfer within the general fund.
Public Safety Week 2024 consists of events that provide training, community conversations, the distribution of safety resources, and a day dedicated to service to foster relationships between residents and public safety officials and improve the safety and well-being of Columbus. It will also address the diverse public safety needs of communities and connect constituents with resources and programming related to affordable, accessible, and high-quality Public Safety services and tools. This second Public Safety Week is being held in the Linden neighborhood and runs from Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29.
This funding will provide materials and supplies for various activities and initiatives throughout Public Safety Week, including the following:
• CPR and AED training supplies for community members
• Home and vehicle safety supplies
• Food & non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers and neighborhood residents
Council is appropriating $150,000.00 toward supporting the events and activities that will allow the continuation of Public Safety Week. Reasonable food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses are approved via this ordinance and are capped at $25.00 per person.
FISCAL IMPACT: Total appropriation is $150,000.00 and is available in the 2024 budget.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested to allow purchases to be made in time to be distributed for Public Safety Week in late June.
Title
To authorize an appropriation of $150,000.00 to the Department of Public Safety within the Public Safety Initiatives subfund to purchase materials and supplies for Public Safety Week 202...
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