City of Columbus - File #: 1438-2006

• File #: 1438-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/27/2006
• In control: Health, Housing & Human Services Committee
• On agenda: 11/6/2006
• Final action: 11/9/2006
• Title: To authorize the appropriation of $66,667.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund to the Department of Development; to approve the grant application of St. Stephen's Community Housing seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Section 371.02(c) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to provide grant assistance to St. Stephen's Community House and authorize the expenditure of $66,667.00 from the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,667.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/9/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/8/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/6/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
11/6/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/16/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/16/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/16/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/6/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2006	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
9/5/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/5/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/1/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/1/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/1/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/1/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/1/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/28/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/21/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/4/2006	1	Dev Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/4/2006	1	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $66,667 from the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund. These funds will be used by the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with St. Stephen's Community House for the purpose of addressing the immediate building, maintenance and equipment needs (refurbishing gym and administrative offices) of St. Stephen's Community House that are in critical need of repair.

St. Stephen's Community House was established on the South Side of Columbus in 1919 as a Settlement House for European immigrants during and after World War I. It relocated to the Greater Linden area in 1965. The 41,000 sq. ft Family Community Center was built at 1500 E. 17th Ave. in 1983 and the 21,000 sq. ft John R. Maloney Multi Service Center wings were added in 1998. St. Stephen's Community House assists residents maximize their potential through programs and services such as employment, social development, community organization, education, and childcare. St. Stephen's also provides residents with the basic needs of food, housing assistance, clothing and health care.

This legislation is presented as an emergency in order to provide assistance to the organization in a timely manner.

FISCAL IMPACT: Funds will be allocated from the FY2006 Emergency Human Services Capital Fund. ($66,667.00)



Title

To authorize the appropriation of $66,667.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Emergency Human Services Capital Fund to the Department of Development; to approve the grant application of St. Stephen's Community Housing seeking financial assistance to address an emergency human service need pursuant to Section 371.02(c) of the Columbus City Codes, 1959; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to provide grant assistance to St. Stephen's Community House and authorize the expenditure of $66,667.00 from the Emergency Human Services Capit...